SS Samfoyle explained

SS Samfoyle was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II. She was transferred to the British Ministry of War Transportation (MoWT) upon completion.

Construction

Samfoyle was laid down on 8 February 1944, under a Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 2351, by J.A. Jones Construction, Brunswick, Georgia; sponsored by Mrs. Harry A. Debutts, and launched on 23 March 1944.

History

She was allocated to Cunard-White Star Line, on 31 March 1944. On 18 April 1947, she was sold to Cunard-White Star Line, and renamed Vardulia. She was scrapped in 1968.

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