War Jasmine
Ship Number
548
Vessel Type
A Type Cargo Ship
Built
Govan Yard
Slip Number
4
Launch Date
December 17, 1918
Delivered
December 31, 1918
Owner
Shipping Controller
Weight
5263 grt
BP Length
400 feet
Breadth
52 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
11.5 knots
Propulsion
T3Cyl. (27,44 & 78 - 48)in. 180lb. 517nhp
Official No.
142760
Registered
London
Fate
Wrecked
War Jasmine

Monte Negro  was a Spanish Cargo Steamer of 5,253 tons built in 1919 by Harland & Wolff Ltd, Govan, for The Shipping Controller ( Field Line (Cardiff) Ltd) as the War Jasmine.
 
She had several owners. In 1919 she was purchased by Sutherland SS Co Newcastle and renamed Cromarty. In 1920 she was purchased by Western Counties Shipping Co London and renamed Highmead. In 1922 she was purchased by Cia Naviera Sota & Aznar Bilbao, Spain and renamed Astoi-Mendi. In 1939 she was purchased by Naviera Aznar SA Bilbao, Spain and renamed Monte Negro.
 
On the 22nd December 1950 she ran aground and was wrecked on Takodari breakwater when outward for Grangemouth with a cargo of bauxite.