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This freighter was built in 1918 by Western Pipe & Steel Co., San Francisco CA in San Pedro, CA.
Historical Notes
In 1943 this vessel, while sailing in convoy UGS-5 en route to North Africa, was reported to have been in a collision with both the Norwegian ship Evita and the American ship George Davis and sunk. This vessel lost eight men while 54 others were saved by the USS Boyle.
Owners & Masters
In 1918-1927 she was owned by The United States War Shipping Administration, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1935 she was owned by Pan Atlantic Steam Ship Corp., Wilmington DE USA.
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
