Vessel Profile

Hawaiian Planter (I)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1941 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1980 this vessel was sold to Jaconson Metal Co., Chesapeake VA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1941 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Line), San Francisco CA.

In 1941 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.

In 1943-1955 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1972 she was owned by MARAD for the reserve fleet.

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