Named after the Battle of St. Julien, the ship was built by Polson Iron Works at Toronto, Ontario, and was launched on 16 June 1917. Intended for use during the 1917 shipping season, the construction of the vessels was delayed by the entry of the United States into the war.
Named after the Battle of St. Julien, the ship was constructed by Polson Iron Works in Toronto, Ontario, and launched on June 16, 1917. The vessel's construction was delayed due to the United States entering World War I.