Vessel Profile

Zumbrota

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1918 by Charles L. Seabury Co. in New York, NY.

Historical Notes

Charles Ringling was one of the Ringling Bros. owners of the Circus of the same name.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1922 she was owned by Charles Ringling, USA.

In 1922-1925 she was owned by H.J. Smith, Miami FL USA.

In 1925-1936 she was owned by E.C. Finkbine, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1936-1942 she was owned by C.S. Smith, Compton CA USA.

In 1942-1945 she was owne by the United States Navy.

In 1965 she was owned by Jack E. Kirk, Los Angeles CA USA.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)

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