Vessel Profile

Northern Light (XIV)

Northern Light (XIV)
Photo: Photo from www.Navsource.org (Contributed by Gerhard Muller-Debus)

Story

This freighter (c2-s-b1) was built in 1942 by Moore Drydock Co., Oakland CA.

Historical Notes

In 1969 this vessel was broken up by National Metal and Steel Corp., Terminal Island, CA.

Owners & Masters

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

In 1947-1969 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission, Washington DC USA.

Armament

two single 5"/38 cal dual purpose gun mounts
four twin 40mm AA gun mounts
four twin 20mm AA gun mounts
eighteen single 20mm AA gun mounts

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 03/03/2023)

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