Vessel Profile

President Polk (U.S.S.)

President Polk (U.S.S.)
Photo: Navsource.org (Photo contributed by Robert Hurst)

Story

This freighter (c3a-p&c) was built in 1941 by Newport News Ship Building & Dry Dock Co..

Historical Notes

In 1970 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1943 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration and managed by the American President Line.

In 1943 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946-1965 she was owned by the American President Line.

In 1965-1970 she was owned by Ganaderos Del Mar.

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