Vessel Profile

Watchman (U.S.S.)

⚓

Story

This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1945 by J.A. Jones Construction Co. Inc. in Panama City, FL.

Historical Notes

In 1947 this vessel was laid up in the James River.

In 1965 this vessel was laid up at Suisun Bay CA USA.

In 1974 this vessel was broken up at Portland OR USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1945 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.

In 1959-1965 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Continue your research

Related on Nauticapedia

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage

Donate

Support the Nauticapedia Project

Help preserve BC's maritime heritage for future generations — digitizing records, restoring photographs, and expanding our vessel collection.

Make a Donation