Vessel Profile

Barreado

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Story

This freighter was built in 1919 by Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Co..

Historical Notes

In 1928 this vessel was laid up in the reserve fleet. On June 20, 1942 this vessel, while en route Rio de Janeiro Brazil to Port of Spain Triniddad to Baltimore MD, was torpedoed and sunk by the U-153.

Owners & Masters

In 1919-1940 she was owned by The United States Shipping Board, Seattle WA USA.

In 1940 she was owned by A.H. Bull & Co. Inc., New York NY USA.

References

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