Theron

Other namesPolar Explorer (1980) Iceport (1996) Rogue (1998)
OwnerChristensen Canadian Enterprise, Halifax (Karl Karlsen, Thor Dahl-ownership and Lars Christensen
Ship typeSeal hunters
Home portHalifax
Construction siteJames Lamont & Co Ltd, Greenock
Year built1949
Building materialsSteel
Length, year of construction198,9 feet
Dimensions in width, year of construction33,1 feet
Dimensions in depth, year of construction16,3 feet
Tonnage849 GRT
Machine, originalBritish Polar Engines Lts, Glasgow 8 cyl. 1310 hp
SkippersHarald Marø (1952-1960)
Additional information

Expedition vessel on Vivian Fuchs' South Pole expedition 1955-1958