Vessel Profile

Westerner (U.S.S.)

Westerner (U.S.S.)
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Story

This freighter (west-class cargo) was built in 1918 by J.F. Duthie & Co. in Seattle, WA.

Owners & Masters

In 1918 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration.

In 1918 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1919-1927 she was owned by The United States Shipping Board, Seattle WA USA.

References

  • Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
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