Story
This freighter was built in 1943 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co. in Pascagoula, MS.
Historical Notes
On June 5, 1973 the Oriental Mariner (outbound from Vancouver to the Columbia River) and the Wayway (log carrier inbound for Tacoma) collided in heavy fog. Both took evasive action but took identical course changes. A large section of the Oriental Mariner's bow above and below the waterline was opened up. Both vessels reached Seattle under their own power.
In 1979 this vessel was broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1943-1945 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration.
In 1946 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission.
In 1970 she was owned by the Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Line)), San Francisco CA USA.
In 1972 she was owned by Atlantic Far East Lines Inc.
In 1973 she was owned by the Orient Overseas Line.
Rebuilds
In 1970 she was rebuilt to 14,161gt
References
- H. W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest 1966 to 1976 (Ed. Gordon Newell) 1977
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
