States Marine Lines
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States Marine Lines
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| Gross Tonnage: | 7,613 | Net: | 4,586 |
| Dimensions: | 455.3 x 62.1 x 28.6 3/4 | MC Type: | VC2-S-AP3 |
| Builder: | Oregon S.B. Corp. Portland, OR | Hull # USMC Hull # Date of Build: Delivered: | 1032 116 1944 7/44 |
| Engines: | 2 Steam Turbines DR Geared to a Single Screw Shaft | Engine Builder: | Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Co. Pittsburgh, PA |
| Navigation: | DF, ESD, GYC, RDR | Decks, etc.: | 2 Decks and Shelter Deck, 3rd Deck in Nos. 4 & 5 Holds |
| Began SM Service: | 1949 | Ended SM Service: | 1969 |
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Date | Vessel # | Vessel Name | Vessel Owner | Call Ltrs | Home Port | Flag |
1944 | 245985 | Skagway Victory | US War Shipping Administration | WSBG | Portland, OR | USWB |
1946 | 245985 | Skagway Victory | US Maritime Commission | WSBG | Portland, OR | US |
1949 | 245985 | Constitution State | States Marine Corp. of Delaware Wilmington, DE | WSBG | Wilmington | US |
1960 | 245985 | Constitution State | States Marine Lines, Inc. (DE) New York | WSBG | New York | US |
1969 | 245985 | Silver Hawk | Harry L. Morrow New York | WSBG | New York | US |
| Disposition Date | Comments |
| 1969 | 8/18: Broke adrift in hurricane at Gulfport, Gulf of Mexico and stranded on beach at north end of harbor. Pounded by steamers Hulda (1944/9,810 grt) and Alamo Victory, also washed ashore. Severe hull and machinery damage and flooded. Left high and dry when floods subsided, CTL. 4/70: Sold "as lies" on beach to Coast Metal Processors to be broken up for them by P. & W. Industries, Covington; subsequently scrapped. |
| The information on this page is the kind contribution of Skip Lewis. Skip, whose dad sailed for Isthmian, is an avid collector and researcher of everything States Marine and Isthmian. In his quest, he has used many sources and publications including Lloyd's of London and Imperial Steel by John Atherton. Thank you, Skip. Copyright © 2004-2005 - All rights reserved. |
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