Story
This freighter was built in 1921 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..
Historical Notes
On November 12, 1942 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk during the invasion of North Africa (Operation Torch).
Owners & Masters
In 1925-1938 she was owned by the Dollar Steamship Line (Robert Dollar Co. Inc. mgrs), San Francisco CA USA. .
In 1938-1941 she was owned by the American President Line, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1941-1942 she was in United States Navy service.
Name Significance
Named for General Tasker H. Bliss, who was Army Chief of Staff (1917 to 1918).
References
Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
