Story
This tanker was built in 1921 by Moore Ship Building Co., Oakland CA.
Historical Notes
On November 9th, 1930 this tanker was stranded off Pescadero Point, south of San Francisco CA USA. This vessel grounded in a heavy fog. On February 23, 1942 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by U-504 in the North Atlantic with the loss of 35 crew members.
Owners & Masters
In 1921-1927 she was owned by Southern Pacific Steamship Lines, New York NY USA.
In 1930 she was owned by Richfield Oil Co.
In 1935 she was owned by Atlantic Refining Co., Philadelphia PA USA.
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- The San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco CA USA) Sunday November 9th, 1930 page 3
