Historia
This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1943 by Permanente Metals (Yard #2) in Richmond, CA.
Notas históricas
In 1957 this vessel became an experimental minesweeper. Her hull was filled with empty steel drums intended to bump into mines and 'blast a path' through a minefield. Existing engines were removed and 4 T-34 turbo prop aero engines were fitted fore and aft on deck for movements of the vessel. These engines were removed at conslusion of the tests.
In 1958 this vessel was broken up by the North American Smelting Co. at Wilmington DE USA.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1943-1946 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration (WSA). After the Second World War she was laid up, in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
In 1957-1958 she was owned by the United States Navy and designated as an experimental minesweeper.
Armamento
8 x 20mm AA guns; 1 x 3" gun; 1 x 5" gun
Referencias
- pacificwrecks.com ↗
- www.navsource.org ↗
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
