The Fleets
This page covers Atlantic Fruit Company and Di Giorgio.
Formed in 1905 by Joseph Di Giorgio and in 1906 United Fruit Co. purchased a half share in the company, but was later forced to sell it under current anti-trust laws. In 1923 Di Giorgio entered into partnership with the Vaccaro Bros (Standard Fruit Co.) and formed the Mexican American Fruit & Steamship Co. In 1927 the company name was changed to American Fruit & SS Co. and in 1932 Di Giorgio sold out to Standard Fruit Co.
Many thanks to Ted Finch for his assistance in collecting this data. The following list was extracted from various sources. This is not an all inclusive list but should only be used as a guide.
Routes
US East Coast and Gulf ports to Caribbean and Central America - passenger and cargo service.
Company Ships
- AFC - Atlantic Fruit Co.
- UFC - United Fruit Co.
- SFC - Standard Fruit Co.
- USSB - United States Shipping Board.
- ASM - Algemeene Stoomvaart Maatschappij
| Name | Built | Additional Information | GRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia | 1906 | UK owned but chartered to AFC, 1916 transferred to Canada registry, ran for Great Lakes Transp. Co., 1919 sold to AFC, 1929 renamed Yumuri, 1930 sold to Standard Fruit Co. | 1,271 |
| Annetta | 1906 | UK owned but chartered to AFC, 1916 transferred to Canada registry, ran for Great Lakes Transp. Co., 1919 sold to AFC, 1930 sold to Newbolt Co, NY. | 1,271 |
| Callabasas | 1918 | 1920 purchased from US Shipping Board, 1929 sold to Hammond Lumber Co. | 2,740 |
| Cananova | 1920 | 1930 chartered to Standard Fruit Co, then transferred. | 1,925 |
| Cayo Mambi | 1920 | 1930 chartered to Standard Fruit Co, then transferred. | 1,886 |
| Glendola | 1919 | 1920 purchased from US Shipping Board, 1929 sold to Norway renamed Sveigen. | 2,740 |
| Glendoyle | 1919 | 1920 purchased from US Shipping Board, 1929 sold to Hammond Lumber Co. renamed Eureka. | 2,740 |
| Glyndon | 1919 | 1920 purchased from US Shipping Board, 1924 sank in storm off Cape Hatteras, NC. | 2,722 |
| Lake Como | 1918 | Owned by US Shipping Board, chartered to AFC, 1923 returned to USSB. | 2,013 |
| Lake Fernwood | 1918 | Owned by US Shipping Board, chartered to AFC, 1923 returned to USSB. | 2,018 |
| Miraflores | 1921 | 1932 sold to Standard Fruit Co. | 2,158 |
| Norma | 1918 | requisitioned by USSB, sold to AFC, 1932 Sold to Sword SS Co., renamed Northern Sword. | 2,493 |
| Oradell | 1924 | Canadian flag, 1933 to Standard Fruit Co. | 1,645 |
| Oriskany | 1924 | Canadian flag, 1933 to Standard Fruit Co. | 1,645 |
| Oritani | 1920 | 1925 purchased from Donald SS Co., UK, 1930 transferred to Dawnic SS Co., 1939 sold to Alaska Transp.Co renamed Tybee. | 1,362 |
| Ormes | 1920 | 1925 purchased from Donald SS Co., UK, 1930 transferred to Dawnic SS Co., 1939 sold to Alaska Transp.Co renamed Taku. | 1,362 |
| Princess May | 1888 | 1919 purchased from Canadian Pacific RR Co, Canadian flag, 1932 sold to Princess May SS Co., 1935 to Standard Fruit Co. | 1,717 |
| Sagua | 1914 | ex- Van der Duyn, 1917 purchased from ASM, Rotterdam, renamed Sagua, 1918 US Navy, 1919 returned to AFC, 1923 sold to Cuyamel Fruit Co renamed Cuyamapa. | 3,298 |
| Sarnia | 1893 | 1915 purchased from Hamburg America Line, 1917 sold to Bay SS Co., London renamed Baysarnia. | 3,402 |
| Sibiria | 1894 | 1915 purchased from Hamburg America Line, 1916 wrecked on Goodwin Sands, Kent. | 3,347 |
| St. Mary | 1921 | 1932 sold to Standard Fruit Co. | 2,141 |
| Tanamo | 1914 | ex- Van Hogendorp, 1917 purchased from ASM, Rotterdam, renamed Tanamo, 1918 US Navy, 1920 returned to AFC, 1923 to Cuyamel Fruit Co renamed Lempira. In 1929 transferred to UFC, 1934 renamed Tanamo, 1946 sold to Maritime Transport & Trading Co., Panama renamed Samaria. | 3,298 |
| Yuma | 1900 | ex- Tsin Tau, North German Lloyd, 1917 seized by US renamed Yuma, 1920 purchased by AFC, 1924 wrecked in Mississippi delta. | 1,766 |
Norwegian-owned Chartered Ships
- AFC - Atlantic Fruit Co.
- UFC - United Fruit Co.
- SFC - Standard Fruit Co.
- USSB - United States Shipping Board.
- ASM - Algemeene Stoomvaart Maatschappij
| Name | Built | Additional Information | GRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concettina di Giorgio | 1911 | 1916 sold, renamed Sama, chartered to UFC. | 1,608 |
| Jolanda di Giorgio | 1908 | chartered to UFC, 1915 renamed Vestnorge, out of fruit trade. Later sold to Japan renamed Takaoka Maru | 1.291 |
| Joseph di Giorgio | 1903 | 1915 renamed Frontera chartered to UFC. | 1,274 |
| Marie di Giorgio | 1911 | 1916 renamed Runa chartered toUFC. | 1,611 |
| Marietta di Giorgio | 1907 | 1915 out of fruit trade. | 988 |
| Rosario di Giorgio | 1907 | chartered toUFC, 1911 lost. | 1,037 |
| Salvatore di Giorgio | 1903 | chartered toUFC, 1913 sold, renamed Kingston. | 1,266 |
| Vincenzo di Giorgio | 1907 | chartered toUFC, 1916 renamed Eidsiva, 1917 sunk. | 1,053 |