Vessel Profile

Thomas Jefferson (U.S.S.)

Thomas Jefferson (U.S.S.)
Photo: Navsource.org (Contributed by David Bella from the San Francisco Examiner)

Story

This freighter (c3-p) was built in 1941 by Newport News Ship Building & Dry Dock Co..

Historical Notes

In 1961 this vessel was broken up by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Terminal Island, CA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1941 she was owned by the American President Line.

In 1941-1958 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1958-1961 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission.

Armament

four single 3"/50 cal dual purpose gun mounts
two twin 40mm AA gun mounts
eighteen single 20mm AA gun mounts

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 25/02/2023)

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