Histoire
This freighter (c-2) was built in 1944 by North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. in Wilmington, NC.
Notes historiques
On October 9, 1967 this freighter was reported sunk at sea when this vessel foundered 870 miles SW of Kodiak AK while on a voyage from San Francisco to Yokohama. This vessel was carrying 10,200 tons of fertilizer. Of her crew of 36 only 5 survived.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1944-1947 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission, Washington DC USA.
In 1947-1967 she was owned by Pacific Far East Lines, San Francisco CA.
In 1967 she was owned by Panoceanic Tankers Corp., NY NY.
Capitaines
Captain John F. Ogles (1967);
Références
- Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
