Story
This freighter (ec2-s-c1 liberty dry cargo ec2-s-c1 type) was built in 1944 by Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard Inc. in Baltimore, MD.
Historical Notes
Intended to be transferred to the Royal Navy as H.M.S. Dutiful but instead retained by the US Navy.
In 1947 this vessel was laid up at San Diego CA.
In 1951 this vessel was recommissioned for the Korean War.
In 1954 this vessel was laid up at San Diego CA.
In 1961 this vessel was laid up at Suisun Bay.
In 1972 this vessel was broken up at Tacoma WA.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 this vessel owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.
In 1944-1954 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1972 she was owned by Zidell Explorations, Portland, OR USA.
References
www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 29/07/2022)
