Vessel Profile

Carnegie (U.S.S.)

Carnegie (U.S.S.)
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Story

This freighter (c3-s-a1) was built in 1943 by Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp..

Historical Notes

In 1946 this vessel was returned to the USA. This vessel was reported to have been broken up in 1946.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Navy.

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt as an Escort Aircraft Carrier for Second World War service at Burrard Drydock Co., Vancouver BC.

References

  • Mitchell, W.H. and L.A. Sawyer (n.d.) The Oceans, The Forts and The Parks including The Wars of World War I
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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