עמוס MS Amos
| Alternate Locations | |
|---|---|
| City | Beirut |
| City | Mercine |
| City | Alexandria |
| City | بورسعيد Port Said |
| State/ Province | محافظة بورسعيد |
| Country | مصر |
Narrative
Amos עמוס was a fishing vessel that had been converted to a merchant ship.
In 1938, the Atid Company acquired the ship from the British and changed her name to Amos עמוס.
Amos עמוס was used to move cargo between British military bases in the Eastern Mediterranean, such as Beirut, Mercine, Cyprus, Alexandria and Port Said.
Narrative
Under a special agreement between the Haganah and the ship’s owners, Amos עמוס served as a practical training vessel for Palyamniks and members of Atid Company who served as crew members.
Captain:
* Martin Ekdish
Crew:
* Yisrhael Auerbach
* Menachem Cohen
* Alex Shur
* Peter Hoffman
* Benyamin Bob 'Nativ' Shtrasberg