Vessel Profile

Alcoa Cruiser

Alcoa Cruiser
Photo: Navsource.org (Photo contributed by Robert Hurst)

Story

This freighter was built in 1942 by Moore Drydock Co., Oakland CA.

Historical Notes

In 1971 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

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

In 1942-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946-1950 she was owned by the United States Army.

In 1950 she was owned by the United States Navy.

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