Vessel Profile

Clement Clay

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Story

This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1943 by North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. in Wilmington, NC.

Historical Notes

With others this vessel was readied for a long tow. Her propellers were removed with explosives and acetylene torches to cut the shaft to remove the propellers. In early 1961 this vessel was towed from Saanichton Bay BC Canada to Hirao Japan for breaking up.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1946 this vessel owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.

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