States Marine Lines
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States Marine Lines
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| Gross Tonnage: | 7,276 | Net: | 4,380 |
| Dimensions: | 422.8 x 57.0 x 34.8 | MC Type: | EC2-S-C1 |
| Builder: | New England S.B. Corp. Portland, ME | Hull # USMC Hull # Date of Build: Delivered: | 3098 3098 1945 2/45 |
| Engines: | T.3 Cy. 24 1/2", 37" & 70' - 48' | Engine Builder: | General Machinery Corp. Hamilton, Ontario |
| Navigation: | DF, ESD, GYC | Decks, etc.: | 2 Decks & Shelter Deck, Fitted for Oil Fuel, Cruiser Stern |
| Began SM Service: | 1947 | Ended SM Service: | 1955 |
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Date | Vessel # | Vessel Name | Vessel Owner | Call Ltrs | Home Port | Flag |
1945 | 247162 | James A. Butts | US War Shipping Administration | ANJW | Portland, ME | USWB |
1946 | 247162 | James A. Butts | US Maritime Commission | ANJW | Portland, ME | US |
1947 | 247162 | Lonestar State | States Marine Corp. New York | ANJW | New York | US |
1947 | 247162 | Lone Star State | States Marine Corp. of Delaware New York | ANJW | Wilmington | US |
1950 | 247162 | Lone Star State | States Marine Corp. of Delaware Wilmington, DE | ANJW | Wilmington | US |
1955 | 247162 | Anniston | Ace Steamship Corp. New York | KOSD | New York | US |
1957 | 1021 | Caldwell | Caldwell Transportation Corp. Monrovia, Liberia | 5LJQ | Monrovia | Liberian |
1958 | 1021 | Ridgefield | Ridgefield Navigation Co., Ltd. c/o Seaways Shipping Corp. New York | 5LJQ | Monrovia | Liberian |
| Disposition Date | Comments |
| 1962 | December 18th, aground on east end of Grand Cayman, 19.18 N, 81.50 W, on voyage Maracaibo/U.S. Gulf, in ballast. Later broke in two; total loss. |
| 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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