Story
This yard oiler was built in 1944 by Albina Engine & Machine Works, Portland OR.
Historical Notes
On October 9, 1944 this vessel was stranded on Buldir Island in the Aleutian Islands AK USA.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by the United States Navy.
She was sold out of service.
Name Significance
Dulcinea is based on the Spanish word dulce (sweet), and suggests an overly elegant "sweetness". To this day, a reference to someone as one's "Dulcinea" implies idealistic devotion and love for her.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1957)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 22/12/2024)
