Historia
This freighter (c3-s-a1) was built in 1943 by Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp..
Notas históricas
On January 15, 1945 this vessel was torpedoed by the U-482 (later revised to U-1172) off the Clyde Light Vessel. This vessel was towed to Scotland but was declared a total constructive loss.
In 1946 this vessel was reported to have been broken up.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Navy.
In 1945 she was returned to the USA.
Reconstrucciones
She was rebuilt as an Escort Aircraft Carrier for Second World War service at Burrard Drydock Co., Vancouver BC.
Referencias
- 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
