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This freighter (c4-s-1a mariner class) was built in 1954 by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. in Chester, PA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (February 2026) writes: She was sold for scrap in 1980 to the Dah Yung Steel Mfg. Co Ltd., Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Owners & Masters
In 1954-1956 she was owned by the U. S. Maritime Administration.
In 1956-74 she was owned by the American President Lines Ltd. San Francisco CA USA.
In 1974 she was owned by Farrell Lines Inc, New York NY USA.
In 1979 she was owned by African Supply & Purchasing Corp., USA
Name Significance
The Mariners were named for state nicknames; Iowa is referred to as the Hawkeye State.
Rebuilds
1956-57 rebuilt to C4-S-1p design for American President Lines' cargo liner runs.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1955-1980), Record of the American Bureau of Shipping, 1956.
