Vessel Profile

Keystone State (U.S.N.S.)

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Story

This freighter (c4-s-1aq) was built in 1966 by National Steel & Shipbuilding Co., San Diego CA.

Owners & Masters

In 1966 she was owned by the American President Line.

In 1979 she was owned by the US Maritime Commission and chartered back to American President Lines until 1981.

Rebuilds

In 1973 she was rebuilt to 16,819gt as a container ship

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