Vessel Profile

West Himrod

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Story

This freighter was built in 1920 by Los Angeles Ship Building & Dry Dock Co. in San Pedro, CA.

Historical Notes

On September 22, 1942 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by the U-435.

Owners & Masters

In 1920-1928 she was owned by The United States Shipping Board, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the Tacoma Oriental Steam Ship Co., Tacoma WA USA.

In 1942-1945 she was owned by Waterman Steamship Corp., Mobile AL USA.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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