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This freighter (vc2-s-ap2) was built in 1944 by California Shipbuilding Corp., Los Angeles CA.
Historical Notes
On February 18, 1964 this vessel collided with the Ortona about 23.56N 157.52W about 160 miles north of Honolulu HI USA.
In 1974 this vessel was sold for scrapping by National Metal & Steel Corp. and broken up at Terminal Island CA.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration (operated by Sudden & Christenson, Inc.).
In 1946 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission and chartered by Moore McCormack Lines, Inc..
In 1948-1950 she was charted by the United States Army Transportation Service.
In 1950-1974 she was owned by the United States Navy.
Armament
one single 5"/38 dual purpose gun mount (stern), one 3"/50 gun mount (bow), eight 20mm AA guns
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 08/02/2022)
