Story
This freighter was built in 1899 by F. Schichau in Danzig.
Historical Notes
In 1937 this vessel was broken up in Japan.
Owners & Masters
In 1899-1917 she was owned by the North German Lloyd Line.
In 1917 she was seized by the US Government for the United States Navy.
In 1919 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board.
In 1921-1927 she was owned by Los Angeles Steam Ship Co., Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1931 she was operated jointly by the Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Line) and the Los Angeles Steam Ship Co., Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1934 she was owned by the Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Line), San Francisco CA.
In 1937 she was owned by Japanese interests.
Armament
Four 5"/51 mounts, two 1-pounders, two Colt machine guns, one Lewis machine gun and nine depth charges
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 16/01/2023)
- www.history.navy.mil ↗ (website viewed 06/03/2025)
