28. Assimi
Departed Constanta 20-Mar-1939, arrived 11-Apr-1939
ex- New Pioneer, built 1905, 722 gross tons, steamer.
369 passengers
Organized by Mizrachi
Arrested off Caesarea. 141 landed before capture. The ship was detained while crew was tried for bringing in illegal immigrants. Captain was reprieved so the ship could sail, ship with 228 on board was escorted out of harbor by police launches on 23 Apr, unseaworthy and without food, medicine or proper lifesaving apparatus. Two further attempts were made to land. See Dimitrios (No. 38).
Photograph source: Haganah Archives
Assimi