Story
This freighter, (liberty ship type ec-s-c1) was built in 1942 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corp., Portland OR.
Historical Notes
The Chena was unloading at the docks in Valdez when the 1964 Alaska earthquake hit.
In 1971 this vessel was broken up at Kaohsiung ROC.
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1945 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.
In 1946-1947 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission.
In 1947 she was owned by Northland Transportation Company.
In 1949 she was owned by Alaska Steamship Co., Seattle WA USA.
Name Significance
Chief Washakie was a great leader of the Shoshone people
Rebuilds
In 1953 she was modified to carry containers.
References
- McDonald, Lucile (1984)
- Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
