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This freighter was built in 1916 by Union Iron Works (Betheham Steel Company) in San Francisco, CA.
Historical Notes
On March 10, 1927 this freighter owned by the Isthmian Line hit the Second Narrows Railway Bridge and caused $80,000 damage. This vessel hung on the fixed span for nearly two hours but salvage engineers had her removed to a safe anchorage. The bridge was not put out of commission. This vessel was outbound for New York at the time of the incident with a cargo of lumber. At Murmansk, on May 27, 1942, Alamar was attacked by German aircraft and hit several times. This vessel was torpedoed and scuttled by the British submarine H.M.S. Trident (N 52) as a hazard to navigation.
Owners & Masters
In 1916-1918 she was owned by American South African Line.
In 1918 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1926-1927 she was owned by Planet Steamship Corp., New York NY USA.
In 1935-1945 she was owned by Calmar Steamship Corp., New York NY.
Armament
2-4" guns
References
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
- en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 07/12/2019)
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
