Story
This freighter (c3) was built in 1941 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..
Historical Notes
In 1983 this vessel was towed to Chi Shuu Hua Steel Co., Ltd. Taiwan ROC for dismantling.
Owners & Masters
In 1941 she was owned by the Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Line), San Francisco CA.
In 1941 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.
In 1941-1983 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1983 she was owned by Sabine Towing & Transportation Co. & Schnitzer Steel Products Co. for breaking up.
Armament
one single 5"/38 cal dual purpose gun mount
four single 3"/50 cal dual purpose gun mounts
two twin 40mm AA gun mounts
References
www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 11/02/2023)
