Geschichte
This tanker was built in 1914 by Union Iron Works (Betheham Steel Company) in San Francisco, CA.
Historische Notizen
On May 3, 1924 the Frank H. Buck ran aground while enroute from San Francisco to Monterey, CA under ballast at Point Pinos, Pacific Grove, CA. The Frank H. Buck was freed from a reef on May 17, 1924, with the assistance of the Peacock and the Homer. In March 1937, in the fog near the Golden Gate, The Frank H. Buck collided with the President Coolidge of the American President Lines. This vessel broke apart at Point Lobos CA.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1914-1917 she was owned by Associated Oil Co., San Francisco CA.
In 1917-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1919-1937 she was owned by the Associated OIl Co., San Francisco CA.
Bewaffnung
One 6"/50 and one 4"/40 mount
Namensbedeutung
Frank Henry Buck (September 23, 1887 – September 17, 1942) was an American heir, businessman and politician. He served as U.S. Representative from California from 1933 to 1942.
Referenzen
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 22/05/2022)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 12/02/2023)
