Vessel Profile

Yorkmar (II)

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Story

This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1944 by Bethlehem-Fairfield Ship Building Corp. in Baltimore, MD.

Historical Notes

In 1966 this vessel was broken up in Tacoma WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC (managed by the American Liberty SS Co, NY).

In 1946 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC (managed by the United States Navigation Co, NY).

In 1946 she was owned by the Calmar Steam Ship Co., NY NY USA.

In 1955-1965 she was owned by the Bethlehem Steel Corp., (managed by the Calmar Steam Ship Co., NY NY USA).

In 1965 she was owned by the US Department of Commerce, Washington DC USA.

In 1966 she was owned by Zidell Explorations, Portland OR USA.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)

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