Vessel Profile

John W. Weeks

John W. Weeks
Photo: Photo from www.Navsource.org (Contributed by Bill Burchard)

Story

This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1943 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland, OR.

Historical Notes

This vessel was broken up in 1959.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC for operation under contract to the United States Army Transportation Service.

In 1951 she was transferred to the United States Navy.

References

  • Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
  • www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 20/02/2022)
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