Vessel Profile

FS-248 (US Army)

FS-248 (US Army)
Photo: Victoria M taken 23 May 1994 at Seattle by George Schneider

Story

This freighter was built in 1944 by Northwestern Shipbuilding Co., Bellingham WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (May 2026) writes: She went up for auction in 1987.

In 2003 this vessel was scuttledin Juan de Fuca Canyon. The location proved to be in Canadian territory and Canada wanted it removed.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by the United States Army Quartermaster Corps.

In 1946-1960 she was owned by Berger Transportation Co., Ketchikan.

In 1961-62 she was owned by Parr Richmond Terminals Co., Richmond (San Francisco) CA.

In 1963 she was owned by O.H. (Doc) Freeman, Seattle WA.

In 1972-1977 she was owned by the Mariani Fruit Co., Seattle WA.

In 1980-1986 she was owned by the Victoria M Co., Seattle WA US.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1963)

Continue your research

Related on Nauticapedia

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage

Donate

Support the Nauticapedia Project

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage for future generations — digitizing records, restoring photographs, and expanding our vessel collection.

Make a Donation