Vessel Profile

Louisianian

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Story

This freighter (west-class cargo) was built in 1919 by J.F. Duthie & Co. in Seattle, WA.

Historical Notes

On February 6, 1958 this vessel sprang a leak and sank.

Owners & Masters

In 1919-1928 she was owned by The United States War Shipping Administration, Seattle WA USA.

In 1928-1937 she was owned by the Oceanic and Oriental Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1937-1940 she was owned by the American & Hawaiian Steamship Co., New York NY USA.

In 1940-1946 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (Runciman (London) Ltd., managers) London UK.

In 1946-1956 she was owned by Aurora Shipping Co. (mgr. Goulandris Bros., London UK).

In 1956-1958 she was owned by Cia. De Vapores San Elefterio, Panama.

References

  • Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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