22. Chepo 2
Departed Balchik, Romania 20-Feb-1939, wrecked 10 Mar 1939
ex-Laris, ex-Katina P, ex-Barletta, built 1898, 1047 gross tons, steamer.
750 passengers
Organized by Betar
Ship wrecked north of Crete, 10 Mar 1939. Passengers were able to reach an uninhabited island with their luggage but were marooned. Mossad contacted the Katina (No. 19) which picked them up.
Photo courtesy of World Ship Society