Vessel Profile

West Faralon

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Story

This freighter was built in 1921 by Los Angeles Ship Building & Dry Dock Co. in San Pedro, CA.

Historical Notes

On July 22, 1942 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by U-582. Her crew was rescued.

Owners & Masters

In 1921-1927 she was owned by The United States War Shipping Administration, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1928 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, Washington DC USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the Oceanic and Oriental Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1942 she was owned by the American-Hawaiian Steam Ship Co.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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