The M/V Albatros IV was built in 1943 by Palmer & Williams Co, LTD in Summerside, PEI. It was constructed with a single deck, one mast, and a straight stern, following the carvel build technique. The vessel’s dimensions were 45 feet in length, 13 feet in width, and 6 feet in depth. It was equipped with a gas engine manufactured by Kermath MFG Co. in Detroit, MI, USA in 1944. The engine had six cylinders and powered a boiler, allowing the ship to reach a speed of 12 knots.
The Albatros IV had a gross tonnage of 20.15 tons and a registered tonnage of 16.13 tons. It was registered with the signal letters 9254-12253. Unfortunately, the vessel met a tragic fate, as its registry was closed on October 2, 1953, due to a devastating incident. A fire broke out on board, resulting in the vessel being burned to the waterline. The hull subsequently broke up in its position.
It is unclear if the Albatros IV had any other names or if there were any reported loss of life or cargo. The official number associated with the vessel was C190377. While the type of the vessel at the time of the loss is noted as a tug or yacht, there is no further information available regarding its specifications or the details of its construction. The loss of the Albatros IV occurred on August 22, 1953, in Toronto Harbour, located on Lake Ontario. The fire incident caused the vessel to suffer significant damage, but unfortunately, the sources available provide only a brief report without additional details. The information regarding this vessel is limited, and the sources do not provide comprehensive information from the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes (MMGL).
