Story
This tanker (t2-se-a1) was built in 1944 by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. in Chester, PA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Sep 2026) writes: The ship was sold for scrap in 1984 to the Chi Shun Hua Steel Co. Ltd, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1947 she was owned by the U. S. Maritime Commission.
In 1947-1956 she was owned by The Texas Co., New York USA.
In 1960-1968 she was owned by Texaco Inc., Wilmington DE USA.
Name Significance
Most of the T2's were named for historic locations in the U. S., and in this case, she was named for Battle of Lake Erie, a crucial American naval victory fought on September 10, 1813, during the War of 1812
Rebuilds
In 1959 a new mid-body was built and installed by Alabama Drydock Co., Mobile AL USA. Her new length was 552.5', new beam 75.2', new GRT 12261, new displacement 26210.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945-1981)
