Vessel Profile

Baku

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Story

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

Historical Notes

In 1975 this vessel was reported to have been broken up at Valdivostok Russia.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 this vessel owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA. This vessel was loaned to the Government of the USSR for Second World War service.

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
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