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Western Light

Freighter 1918 USA Steel

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This freighter was built in 1918 by Northwest Steel Co., Portland OR.

In 1918-1927 she was owned by The United States War Shipping Administration, Portland OR USA.

Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927

Name	Western Light
Call Sign	LMGJ

Year Built	1918
Builder	Northwest Steel Co., Portland OR
Location	Portland, OR, USA
Hull	Steel

Type	Freighter
Dimensions	409.8' × 54.2' × 27.7'
Gross Tons	5759
Net Tons	3504
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	General Electric Co., Schenectady NY
Engine Power	DR geared steam turbine engine

Registry 1	216631 (US)

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No

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