Story
This freighter (c4-s-1a mariner class) was built in 1953 by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. in Chester, PA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (February 2026) writes: She was laid up in the U. S. reserve fleet 1979-1986.
In 1986 she was sold to Desbar SA, Santander, Spain for scrap.
Owners & Masters
In 1953-1956 she was owned by the U. S. Maritime Administration.
In 1956-1973 she was owned by American President Lines Inc, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1973 she was owned by Waterman Steam Ship Corp., New York, USA.
In 1978-1986 she was owned by the U. S. Department of Commerce.
Name Significance
The Mariner class were named for state nicknames. Indiana is the Hoosier State
Rebuilds
1956-59 converted to C4-S-1p Cargo Liner for American President Lines.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1955-1980), Record of the American Bureau of Shipping, 1956.
