Vessel Profile

Bastia

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Story

This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1942 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland, OR.

Historical Notes

In 1962 this vessel was laid up at Toulon France.

In 1963 this vessel was broken up at La Seyne France.

Owners & Masters

In 1942-1946 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC (American President Line, San Francisco CA, mgrs.) In 1947 she was owned by the French Government (Cie de Nav. Fraissinet, Marseilles France mgrs.)

References

  • Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
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