Vessel Profile

Despo

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This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1944 by California Shipbuilding Corp. in Terminal Island, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1971 this vessel was reported to have been broken up at Istanbul Turkey.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by the War Shipping Adminsitration, Washington DC (managed by Coastwise Transportation Co, Portland, OR). This vessel was chartered by the United States Army Transportation Service.

In 1947 she was owned by Georges Nicolaou, Athens Greece.

In 1948 she was owned by Nicolas G. Nicolaou, Athen Greece.

In 1960 she was owned by the Ionic Steamship Co. (managed by George Nicolaou Ltd, London UK).

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