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This freighter, (liberty ship type ec-s-c1) was built in 1944 by Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards Inc. in Baltimore, MD.
Historical Notes
In 1970 this vessel was broken up in Japan. Relief Lightkeeper Rick James found this kisbee ring from the Tonsina at Pachena Point Light retrieved from the beach.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by United States Maritime Commission, Washington DC USA.
In 1951 she was owned by Pacific Cargo Carriers Corp (managed by Orion Shipping & Trading Co., NY).
In 1954-1970 she was owned by Alaska Steam Ship Co., Seattle WA USA.
Name Significance
Arthur Philip Fairfield (1877 – 1946) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy.
Rebuilds
In 1964 she was modified to carry containers, converted into a container ship.
References
- McDonald, Lucile (1984)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
