Story
This freighter was built in 1919 by Great Lakes Engine Works, Ecorse MI in Ashtabula, OH.
Historical Notes
On December 7, 1941 this vessel was damaged by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Hawaii.
In 1967 this vessel was part of a tandem tow, with the Mohawk Deer, to La Spezia Italy for breaking up.
Owners & Masters
In 1919-1922 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board.
In 1922 she was owned by California & Oregon Lumber Co., Portland OR.
In 1922-1946 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1946 she was owned by Great Lakes Navigation Co.
In 1946 she was owned by Lakland Tankers Ltd., Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1937 converted to aa tanker by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co. San Francisco CA USA to 253.42' x 43.5' x 27.5' 2665gt 1551rt
References
Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927