Vessel Profile

Bialchi

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Historical Notes

On June 5, 1947 this quarantine vessel sank suddenly at San Francisco CA USA near Alcatraz Island. The USCG tug Calumet rescued the crew. The Bialchi became entangled with the propeller of the steamer John P. Altgood and her hull was damaged causing her to sink suddenly.

Owners & Masters

In 1947 she was owned by USA interests.

References

  • California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information www.slc.ca.gov ↗ (website viewed 06/06/2022)
  • Los Angeles Evening Citizen News (Hollywood CA) Thursday June 5, 1947 page 1
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