Story
This freighter was built in 1920 by American Ship Building Co. in Lorain, OH.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (July 2026) writes: One of numerous "Lakes" class freighters, she was renamed INDIANA HARBOR before completion. These ships were sized to be able to fit through the locks to reach the ocean from shipyards on the Great Lakes. On 18 May, 1927 this vessel grounded on Point Gorda, in Humboldt Co. CA USA.
Owners & Masters
In 1920-1925 she was owned by the U. S. Shipping Board.
In 1925-1927 she was owned by Pillsbury & Curtis, San Francisco CA.
Masters
Captain Anderson (1927);
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information www.slc.ca.gov ↗ (website viewed 06/06/2022)
