Vessel Profile

Charles L. Wheeler Jr.

Charles L. Wheeler Jr.
Photo: Photo from www.Navsource.org (U. S. Army Corps of Engineers photo)

Story

This freighter (albina-type) was built in 1917 by Albina Engine & Machine Works, Portland OR.

Historical Notes

In 1948 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1917 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, Washington DC USA.

In 1926-1927 she was owned by Swayne & Hoyt Inc., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the Chas. R. McCormick Lumber Co., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1944-1945 she was owned by Pope & Talbot Inc., San Francisco CA USA.

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