Vessel Profile

W.S. Rheem (I)

W.S. Rheem (I)
Photo: Wikipedia Collection

Story

This tanker was built in 1918 by Bethlehem Ship Building Corp. in Alameda, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1955 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1918 she was owned by Standard Oil of New Jersey.

In 1926-1935 she was owned by Cities Service Refining Transportation Co. (Cities Service Transportation Co., mgrs.), Wilmington DE USA.

In 1944-1945 she was owned by Cities Service Oil Co., New York NY.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
Continue your research

Related on Nauticapedia

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage

Donate

Support the Nauticapedia Project

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage for future generations — digitizing records, restoring photographs, and expanding our vessel collection.

Make a Donation