Historia
This tanker was built in 1940 by Bethlehem Ship Building Corp. in Sparrows Point, MD.
Notas históricas
On July 12, 1952 this vessel was destroyed by fire in Oleum CA USA. This vessel was declared a constructive total loss, sold and rebuilt.
In 1974 this vessel was broken up at Busan South Korea by Dongkuk Steel Mills Co Ltd.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1940-1951 she was owned by Union Oil Co. of California, Los Angeles CA.
In 1951 she was owned by Peninsular Carriers Corp. (bareboat charter to Union Oil Co. of California.
In 1955-1960 she was owned by Universe Tankships Inc., Monrovia Liberia.
In 1962-1968 she was owned by Transea Carriers Inc., Monrovia Liberia.
In 1971-1974 she was owned by Regency Transportation Co. Ltd., Monrovia Liberia.
Reconstrucciones
Rebuilt in 1955 after destructive fire, converted to a bulk carrier. Hull forward of engineroom was replaced at Kure Shipyards Div., Kure Japan 483' x 70.3'
Referencias
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1940-1954)
- California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information www.slc.ca.gov ↗ (website viewed 06/06/2022)
