Vessel Profile

Allan Jackson

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Story

This tanker was built in 1921 by Bethlehem Ship Building Corp. in Alameda, CA.

Historical Notes

On January 18, 1942 this tanker, while en route from Cartegena Colombia to New York, was sunk by U-66 with the loss of 22 crew members.

Owners & Masters

In 1921 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1926-1927 she was owned by Pan-American Petroleum & Transport Co. Inc., Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the Pan American Foreign Corp., Wilmington DE USA.

In 1942 she was owned by Standard Oil of New York.

References

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