Profil du navire

Greyhound (U.S.S.)

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Histoire

This freighter was built in 1906 by Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding & Engine Works Co. in Chester, PA.

Notes historiques

In 1949 this vessel was broken up by Walter W. Johnson Co.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1910 she was brought to the west coast and operated by the Pacific Navigation Co. in the California trade.

In 1916 she was leased to H.F. Alexander.

In 1916-1918 she was operated by the Admiral Line.

In 1918-1920 she was owned by the U.S. Government for use as a Troop Ship in First World War service.

In 1920-1936 she was owned by Los Angeles - San Francisco Steam Ship Co. Inc., Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1943 she was employed as a floating barracks for construction workers on an Alaska military base.

In 1943 she was commissioned in to the United States Navy for Second World War service and carried passengers to the Aleutian Islands.

In 1948 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission.

Références

Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927

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