Historia
This tanker was built in 1922 by Oscar Daniels Shipbuilding Co. in Tampa, FL.
Notas históricas
On April 5, 1942 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by U-552 with the loss of twn crew members.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1922 she was owned by the Tidewater Oil Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1940-1942 she was owned by the Tide Water Associated Oil Co., San Francisco CA USA.
Significado del nombre
Named for Byron D. Benson, founder of Tide Water Pipe Co.