Leise Maersk (1921)

History
NameLeise Maersk
OperatorMaersk Line[2] (1921 to 1939)  United Kingdom[3] (1940)
RouteUS East Coast–Japan[2]
BuilderOdense Steel Shipyard[2][1]
Launched12 February 1921[4]
Christened[1]
CompletedAugust 1921[2][3][1]
IdentificationCall sign: NCWP[1]
FateSunk on 23 November 1940[3]
General characteristics
Tonnage
Length302.2 ft (92.1 m)[1]
Beam44.2 ft (13.5 m)[1]
Draught26.2 ft (8.0 m)[1]
Installed power1500 HP[1]

Leise Maersk was a diesel-powered cargo ship, which made the first voyage for the Maersk Line.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Dansmark Skibsliste (PDF). 1922. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Maersk Line 90 Years". www.Maersk.com. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference LMU100 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Leise Maersk (1167527)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 12 April 2020.