Vessel Profile

Corsair (VI)

Corsair (VI)
Photo: Navsource.org (Contributed by Thomas L. Diets)

Story

This patrol vessel (district) was built in 1937 by Bellingham Marine Ways.

Historical Notes

On January 15, 1945 this vessel was destroyed by grounding at Spruce Cape, Kodiak Harbor, Aleutian Islands Alaska USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1937-1940 she was owned by Pacific American Fisheries, Bellingham WA USA.

In 1940-1943 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Armament

1 x 3"/23 caliber gun

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