Vessel Profile

Cubahama

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Story

This freighter was built in 1938 by Henry Robb Ltd. in Leith, Scotland.

Owners & Masters

In 1938 she was owned by Bahama Line, Rep. Panama.

In 1941-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946 she was owned by Balboa Shipping Co. Inc., Panama Rep.

In 1948 she was owned by Empresa Hondurena de Vapores, Puerto Cortes.

In 1960 she was owned by Corinto S.S. Co., Monrovia Liberia.

In 1966-1993 she was owned by Augusta Shipping Corporation, Panama.

Armament

one single 4"/50 cal gun mount
two single 3"/50 cal dual purpose gun mounts
four .50 cal. Machine guns

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