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Silver Hawk (III)

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Geschichte

This freighter (vc2-s-ap3 victory dry cargo) was built in 1944 by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland, OR.

Historische Notizen

On August 18, 1969 this vessel was driven ashore in Hurricane Camille at Gulfport MS USA.

In 1970 this vessel was broken up at Gulfport MS USA.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

In 1944-1948 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration.

In 1949-1969 she was owned by States Marine Lines Inc., Wilmington DE USA.

In 1969 she was owned by Oneida Steamship Company Inc., NY NY USA.

Bewaffnung

As World War II ship only:
1 × 5-inch (127 mm)/38 caliber gun
1 × 3-inch (76 mm)/50 caliber gun
8 × 20 mm Oerlikon (as Victory ship)

Referenzen

  • Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
  • en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 13/04/2024)
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