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This freighter was built in 1953 by Albina Engine & Machine Works, Portland OR.
Historical Notes
George Schneider writes: Built to be a package freighter carrying C & H Sugar products from their refinery in Crockett CA to San Francisco. Replaced in 1968, she was sold for use in the fishing industry but never converted.
She became a freighter supporting cannery cargoes between Seattle and Alaska, and when replaced with more modern tonnage, was donated to a group doing charity work out of Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA.
She remains berthed at their facility which they call Port Mercy, but it's unclear when she last got underway (-2026)
Owners & Masters
In 1953-1967 she was owned by Bay & River Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA. 1968-69 by Kayer Dahl Fish Co Inc, Wrangell AK. 1970-73 by Mokuhana Fisheries Inc, Seattle WA. 1974-81 by Hawk BC Leasing Inc, Ketchikan AK. 1989-08 by Coastal Transportation Inc, Seattle WA. 2008-2026 by Relief Ships Inc, Galveston TX.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (printed or online) 1953-2026, Record of the American Bureau of Shipping 1956, Historical records of contributor George Schneider.
