Story
This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1) was built in 1943 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corp., Portland OR.
Historical Notes
In 1963 this vessel was broken up at Bethlehem Steel Corp, Sparrow Point.
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.
In 1943 she was owned by the United States Navy.
Armament
one single 5"/38 cal dual purpose gun mount
one single 3"/50 cal dual purpose gun mount
two single 40mm AA gun mounts
six single 20mm AA gun mounts
References
- Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 20/02/2022)
