Profil du navire

Alfred J. Lyon

Alfred J. Lyon
Photo: www.Navsource.org. Photo contributed by Margie Wilson

Histoire

This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1944 by Todd Shipyards (Houston Division).

Notes historiques

In 1962 this vessel was broken up by Schnitzer Steel Products Co.

Propriétaires et capitaines

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.

Armement

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

Reconstructions

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.

Références

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 19/03.2023)

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