Vessel Profile

Tulare (U.S.S.)

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Story

This freighter (c4-s-1a) was built in 1956 by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp. in San Francisco, CA.

Historical Notes

In 2011 this vessel was broken up by International Shipbreaking, Brownsville TX USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1956-1992 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1992 she was placed in the Maritime Administration National Defense Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay, Benecia, CA USA.

Armament

six twin 3"/50 guns dual purpose gun mounts
six .50 cal. Machine guns

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 29/04/2024)

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