Vessel Profile

Hawaiian Rancher

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Story

This freighter (c3-s-a2) was built in 1944 by Western Pipe & Steel Co., San Francisco CA in South San Francisco, CA.

Historical Notes

This US freighter was in a collision with the Norwegian freighter Fernstream, which sank.

In 1972 this vessel was reported as having been broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1947 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission, Washington DC USA.

In 1947-1971 she was owned by the Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Line), San Francisco CA USA.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)

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