British Ship - Portugal 1939-1945

“África Ocidental” and “Maria Leonor” found castaways from “Horn Shell”

12 February, 2019 by Carlos Guerreiro

África Ocidental (Portugal) Captain: Type: Motor Merchant Tonnage: 1265 GT Owner: Sociedade Geral de Comércio, Indústria e Transportes Homeport: Lisbon Built: Portugal, 1938 Maria Leonor (Portugal) Captain: Type: Fishing steamer Tonnage: Owner: Companhia Portuguesa de Pesca Homeport: Lisbon Built: The steamer “África Ocidental” found a lifeboat on … Read more

Sea | Search & Rescue | Shipwrecked Support 1939-1941

The “Carvalho Araújo” rescued “Manaar’s” crew members

4 February, 2019 by Carlos Guerreiro

Carvalho Araújo (Portugal) Captain: Type: Mixed Steamer Tonnage: 4559 Ton Owner: Empresa Insulana de Navegação Homeport: Lisboa Built: Belfast, 1915 Event: Rescued 16 crew members from the Manaar The steamer “Carvalho Araújo” was returning to Lisbon when, at three o’clock in the morning … Read more