169. Mala — Calanit
type: str
Departed Southern France Jul 1948, arrived 11 Jul 1948
ex-USS Mayflower, built 1896, 1780 gross tons, ex-yacht
1200 passengers
Former US presidential yacht Mayflower. Passengers included some from Exodus. Manned by American volunteers.
Note: Mala is recognized as an Aliyah Bet ship although it arrived after Israeli independence.
Mala