SS Wilhelm Russ
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Wilhelm Russ was a 997 GRT coaster that was built in 1921 by Stettiner Oderwerke AG, Stettin, Germany. In 1945, she was seized by the Allies at Eckernförde, passed to the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) and was renamed Empire Cony. In 1947, she was sold into merchant service and renamed Elsie Beth. In 1950, she was sold back to her original managers and renamed Wilhelm Russ. She served until 1958 when she was scrapped.
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Builder | Stettiner Oderwerke AG |
Launched | 1921 |
Out of service | 20 August 1958 |
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Fate | Scrapped |
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Type | Cargo ship |
Tonnage | |
Length | 210 ft 9 in (64.24 m) |
Beam | 33 ft 8 in (10.26 m) |
Depth | 13 ft 5 in (4.09 m) |
Installed power | Triple expansion steam engine |
Propulsion | Screw propeller |
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