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This tanker (t2-se-a2) was built in 1944 by Marinship Corp., Sausalito CA.
Historical Notes
Before completion this vessel was converted to a Navy oiler by Kaiser, Portland OR.
In 1981 this vessel was broken up by Keun Hwa Iron & Steel Works Ltd of Kahosiung, Taiwan ROC.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1946 she was transferred to the United States Maritime Commission.
In 1947 she was leased to the Trinidad C orp.
In 1948 she was transferred to the United States Navy for Korean War service and struck again in 1959.
In 1966 she was owned by Seatrain Lines Inc.
In 1967 she was owned by Hudson Waterways Corp.
In 1969 she was owned by C.I.T. Corp.
In 1974 she was transferred to Transwestern Associates, Inc. and was leased to Matson, Inc.
In 1980 she was owned by American Pacific Container Line.
Masters
CDR. Cyril C. Eden (1944);
Armament
1 × 5"/38 caliber dual purpose gun; 4 × 3"/50 caliber guns; 12 × single 20 mm AA guns;
Name Significance
Named for the Mascoma River
Rebuilds
In 1969 she was converted to a container ship.
References
- en.wikipedia.org ↗ (webpage viewed 11/05/2022)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 18/05/2022)
