Vessel Profile

Maui (I)

Maui (I)
Photo: Photo from www.Navsource.org (Photo contributed by Randle M. Biddle)

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1917 by Union Iron Works Co. in San Francisco, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1949 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1917-1918 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA.

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

In 1919-1941 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA In 1941-1945 she was owned by the Unites States War Shipping Administration.

In 1945 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission.

Armament

Four 6"/50 mounts, two 1-pounders and two machine guns

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
  • www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 12/02/2023)
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