Theodor Herzl

138. Theodor Herzl — Guardian

type: str
Departed Sète, France 2 Apr 1947, arrived 13 Apr 1947

ex-Ceibar, ex-Guardian, built 1907, 1768 gross tons, former cable layer

2641 passengers

The ship was captured in a gale by the destroyer Haydon and frigate St. Brides Bay after heavy resistance during which three refugees died of injuries and 27 injured, and ship was towed in to Haifa.

Name: Herzl was the founder of Zionism (1860-1904).

Photograph source: Clifford Stephens

Name Theodor Herzl
Voyage Number
Flag Honduras
Gross tons / Year Built 1768/1907
Sailing Date 2 Apr 1947
Country of departure France
Arrival date in Palestine 13 Apr 1947
Result of voyage arrested
Number of immigrants on board 2641
Organizer of voyage

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