112. Max Nordau — Smyrnie
Type: m/v
Departed Constanta, Romania, 7 May 1946, arrived 14 May 1946
ex-Smyrni, built 1907, 761 gross tons
1754 passengers
Ship was purchased in Romania in 1942, but after the Mefkure (No. 85) was sunk, the passengers refused to sail. Captured by British destroyers Jervis and Chequers. The largest contingent of refugees to date, including 370 (240 under 12) children.
Name: Max Nordau (1849-1923) was a famous Zionist leader and philosopher.
Max Nordau