Vessel Profile

Capira

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Story

This freighter (west-class cargo) was built in 1920 by J.F. Duthie & Co. in Seattle, WA.

Owners & Masters

In 1926-1927 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Seattle WA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, New York NY USA.

In 1944-1945 she was owned by North Atlantic Transport Co. Inc., Panama.

References

  • Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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