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This freighter (c1-a) was built in 1942 by Pennsylvania Shipyards Inc. in Beaumont, TX.
Historical Notes
From the Vancouver Sun: In autumn fog 1969 the President Roxas collided in dense fog with the Norwegian freighter Mosgulf about 15 miles off Sheringham Point. This vessel received a smashed bow Both vessels proceeded under their own power to Vancouver BC and sustained minor bow damage.
She was reported broken up in 1973. George Schneider (Feb 2026) writes: She was removed from Service in 1973, renamed LUCKY VII in order not to have the President's name seen in the scrapyard, and broken up at Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1947 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration.
In 1947-63 she was owned by Jacobe Kjode & Co (A/S Inger), Bergen, Norway.
In 1963-73 she was owned by the Philippine President Lines Inc., Manila, Phillippines.
References
- The Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Friday, September 12, 1969 Page 73
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1947), Lloyds Register of shipping (1949-1973)
