Belgian Ship - Portugal 1939-1945

Moanda’s crew rescued by the Portuguese Foca

20 April, 2023 by Carlos Guerreiro

Foca (Portugal) Captain: António Gama Lobo Type: Vapor de Longo Curso Tonnage: 1134 GT Owner: Soc. Geral de Comércio, indústria e Transportes, Lda. Homeport: Lisbon Built: Norway (1921) At 9.45 pm on March 30, 1943, the Portuguese steamer Foca, traveling between Cacheu, in Guinea Bissau, … Read more

Sea | Search & Rescue

The João Corte Real found survivors from the Gandia

14 March, 2022 by Carlos Guerreiro

João Corte Real (Portugal) Captain: Manuel da Bela Type: Cod Trawler Tonnage: 12590.15 Owner: Sociedade Nacional de Armadores de Bacalhau, Sarl. Homeport: Lisbon Built: Estaleiros da CUF (1941) On the afternoon of February 17, 1942, the fishing trawler João Corte Real found – 100 miles east … Read more