Vessel Profile

Boxwood (U.S.S.)

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Story

This net tender was built in 1941 by Lake Washington Shipyards Corp. in Houghton, WA.

Historical Notes

In 1974 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1962 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1962-1974 she was owned by the United States Maritime Administration for layup in the National Defence Reserve Fleet in Suisun Bay CA USA.

Armament

one single 3"/50 cal dual purpose gun mount
two .50 cal machine guns
one y-gun.

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 12/03/2024)

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