Vessel Profile

Courageous (IV)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1918 by Bethlehem Ship Building Corp. in Alameda, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1944 this vessel was sunk as part of the Gooseberry 2 breakwater at Normandy France.

Owners & Masters

In 1926-1927 she was owned by The United States War Shipping Administration, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, Washington DC USA.

In 1944 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission, Washington DC USA.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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