Story
This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1944 by Todd Shipyards (Houston Division).
Historical Notes
In 1962 this vessel was broken up by Schnitzer Steel Products Co.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.
In 1944-1960 she was owned by the United States Army.
Armament
one 5"/38 dual purpose gun stern mounted
one 3"/50 dual purpose gun bow mounted
one 40mm anti-aircraft gun mount
twelve 20mm anti-aircraft gun mounts
Rebuilds
In 1944 she was converted to an Aircraft Repair Ship at Mobile Air Tactical Command Brookley Field, Mobile, AL USA. In 1964 she was converted to a depot ship at Portland OR.
References
www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 19/03.2023)
