Vessel Profile

Steel Fabricator

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Story

This freighter (c3-s-a2) was built in 1943 by Western Pipe & Steel Co., San Francisco CA in South San Francisco, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1974 this vessel was reported as having been broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission, Washington DC USA.

In 1943-1947 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1947 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission.

In 1947 she was owned by Isthmian Steamship Co.

In 1970 she was owned by Valor Navigation Co.

Armament

two single 5"/38 cal dual purpose gun mounts, one fore and one aft
four twin 40mm AA gun mounts
eighteen single 20mm AA gun mounts

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 19/03/2023)

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