Vessel Profile

Matsonia (I)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1913 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1957 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1913-1918 sje was owned by the Matson Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1918-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1919-1937 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1937-1948 she was owned by Alaska Packers Association, San Francisco CA USA.

Rebuilds

She was converted to a troopship for Second World War service.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
  • www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 16/12/2023)
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