Vessel Profile

St. Olaf (U.S.H.S.)

St. Olaf (U.S.H.S.)
Photo: Navsource.org

Story

This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1943 by Bethlehem Ship Building Corp. in Baltimore, MD.

Historical Notes

This vessel was reported to have been built as the Jasmine but never operated under that name.

In 1963 this vessel was reported to have been broken up at Portland OR USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC (operated by the Union Sulphur Co. Inc.).

In 1943 she was owned by the United States Navy as a hospital ship.

In 1943 she was owned by the United States Army as a hospital ship.

In 1945 she was employed carrying troops and dependents.

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