Vessel Profile

Wings of the Morning

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Story

This freighter (c2-s-b1) was built in 1944 by Moore Drydock Co., Oakland CA.

Historical Notes

In 1971 this vessel was sunk as a target vessel.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.

In 1944-1958 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Armament

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

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 02/05/2024)

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