Vessel Profile

Conquista (I)

Conquista (I)
Photo: Museum of History & Industry (1989.89.272)

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1919 by U.S. Navy Yard (Bremerton WA).

Owners & Masters

In 1917 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1920 she was owned by Brooks Gifford, Pasadena CA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by National Investments Co., Los Angeles CA USA.

Armament

One 3"/23 gun mount, two .30 cal. machine guns, and one depth charge projector "Y Gun"

Rebuilds

In 1921 she was converted from a submarine chaser to a yacht by N.J. Balnchard Shipbuilding Co., Seattle WA USA

Repower

Repowered with a 120hp oil engine

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