Vessel Profile

City of Newport News

City of Newport News
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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1919 by Bethlehem Ship Building Corp. in Alameda, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1957 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1919-1927 she was owned by The United States Shipping Board, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the Baltimore Mail Steam Ship Co., Baltimore MD USA.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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