Vessel Profile

President Jackson (I)

Freighter 1921 USA Steel

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Story

This freighter was built in 1921 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..

In 1922-1938 she was owned by the Admiral Oriental Line, Seattle WA USA.

In 1938-1940 she was owned by the American President Line, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1940-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946 she was laid up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River Group.

In 1948 she was broken up by American Shipbreakers Inc.

four single 3"/50 dual purpose gun mounts
one quad 40mm AA gun mount
one twin 40mm AA gun mount
ten twin 20mm AA gun mounts

Name	President Jackson (I)
Also Known As	Silver State, President Jackson (I) (1922), Zeilin (U.S.S.) (1940), President Jackson (I) (1946)
Call Sign	MCLB; NIVL
Pendant	AP.9; APA.3

Year Built	1921
Builder	Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd.
Location	Newport News, VA, USA
Hull	Steel

Type	Freighter
Dimensions	517.0' × 72.2' × 27.8'
Gross Tons	14124
Net Tons	8377
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Newport News Ship Building & Dry Dock Co.
Engine Power	4-DR geared steam turbine engines

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