Vessel Profile

Alaska Mail

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Story

This freighter (vc2-s-ap3) was built in 1945 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corp., Portland OR.

Historical Notes

In 1968 this vessel was broken up at Taiwan ROC.

Owners & Masters

In 1945 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration.

In 1951 she was owned by the American President Line.

In 1959 she was owned by the United States Deaprtment of Commerce.

In 1964 she was leased by the American Mail Line.

In 1965 she was owned by the Saxis Steamship Co., Wilmington DE USA.

In 1966 she was owned by the Dwyer Steamship Co.

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