Histoire
This freighter was built in 1919 by Skinner & Eddy Corp., Seattle WA.
Notes historiques
In 1926, under Captain H.S. Throckmorton this vessel departed Darien and lost a propeller1300 nm miles SW of Cordova AK. The freighter West Niger took her in tow but the line parted. This vessel was picked up by the Erdmore and City of Spokane (with the West Coyote standing by). This vessel eventually reached Seattle where this vessel was repaired.
In 1942 this vessel was torpedoed in the Caribbean.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1919-1927 she was owned by The United States War Shipping Administration, Seattle WA USA.
She was owned by American-Oriental Lines as a grain carrier.
In 1931-1935 she was owned by Tacoma Oriental Steam Ship Co., Tacoma WA USA.
In 1937 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co. (Matson Line), San Francisco CA USA.
Capitaines
Captain H.S. Throckmorton (1926);
Références
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1931)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
