Geschichte
This freighter (c3-s-a2) was built in 1941 by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. in Kearny, NJ.
Historische Notizen
In 1972 this vessel was broken up by American Ship Dismantlers Inc.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1941-1943 she was owned by by the Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Line), San Francisco CA USA.
In 1943 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.
In 1943 she was owned by the United States Navy. Laid up in the Pacific Reserve Fleet and struck from the Naval Register, 1971 and transferred to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for disposal.
Bewaffnung
One single 5"/38 cal dual purpose gun mount
four 3"/50 cal dual purpose gun mounts
two twin 40mm AA gun mounts
twenty-two 20mm AA guns
Namensbedeutung
In Greek mythology one of the Gorgons.
Referenzen
www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 14/03/2024)
