Vessel Profile

Broad River

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Story

This tanker was built in 1943 by Kaiser Co. Inc. (Swan Island Yard).

Historical Notes

In 1973 this vessel was reported to have been broken up in China.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1945 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.

In 1948 she was owned by Petrolifera Esercisi Maritime e Soc. Italiana Petrolier, Genoa italy.

In 1961 she was owned by Omnium Transportation Co., Monrovia Liberia.

References

Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945

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