Vessel Profile

Florence Nightingale (U.S.S.)

Florence Nightingale (U.S.S.)
Photo: Photo from www.Navsource.org (Contributed by Robert Hurst)

Story

This freighter was built in 1940 by Moore Drydock Co., Oakland CA.

Historical Notes

In 1970 this vessel was broken up by Zidell Explorations .

Owners & Masters

In 1940-1942 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.

In 1942-1945 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946 she was owned by Moore-McCormack Lines.

In 1953 she was owned by Pacific Transport Lines.

In 1957 she was owned by States Steamship Co. The ship was traded in to the government on 20 May 1966, placed in the Olympia, Washington reserve fleet until sold for scrap.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
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