שיבת ציון Luciano Bacicin Ora Return to Zion Shivat Zion
| Alternate Locations | |
|---|---|
| City | وهران Oran |
| County | وهران |
| State/ Province | وهرا ولاية |
| Country | الجزائر |
Narrative
Shivat Zion שיבת ציון was a wooden cargo Barkentine.
Registered name: Luciano Ex-Bacicin
Nickname: Ora אורה Light
Built: 1902
Capacity: 264 gross tons
Fritz Liebreich cites: The capacity of Shivat Zion שיבת ציון Luciano was 287 tons
Engine: Ansaldo diesel engine
Narrative
On July 16, 1947, Shivat Zion שיבת ציון sailed from Oran وهران, carrying 411 passengers.
Paul H. Silverstone's Aliyah Bet Project cites: "These immigrants had come from North Africa, left behind by the Yehuda Halevi (No. 141). The 411 passengers included 130 children; the ship was dangerously overcrowded and was shadowed by a British destroyer. "
Narrative
On July 28, 1947, Shivat Zion was located by the RAF 38 Squadron, and intercepted by HMS Haydon, HMS Octavia, HMS Brissenden and HMS Espiegle.
The passengers of Shivat Zion were sent to Cyprus Kibris on the SS Empire Shelter and SS Empire Comfort.
Web Links
| Type | Link/ Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Search | Ship Number 144. Shivat Zion — Luciano, from Paul H. Silverstone's aliyah Bet Project |
