Vessel Profile

Francis Scott Key

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Story

This freighter (liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1942 by Bethlehem-Fairfield Ship Building Corp. in Baltimore, MD.

Historical Notes

In 1967 this vessel was reported to have been broken up at Portland OR USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1942-1946 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.

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