Vessel Profile

City of San Francisco (II)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1919 by Bethlehem Ship Building Corp. in Alameda, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1957 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1919 she was owned by the Shipping Controller, London UK.

In 1919-1927 she was owned by The United States War Shipping Administration, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1929 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, Washington DC USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the Baltimore Mail Steam Ship Co., Baltimore MD USA.

In 1940-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946-1957 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission, Washington DC USA.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States 1929 United States Department of Commerce
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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