Built by Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Chester, Pennsylvania.
Yardnumber 405. UMSC No., 1790. Official nr. 247306.
Keel laid 04-11-1944. Launched 09-02-1945. Completed 23-02-1945. Gr. 10296 t., Net. 6236 t., Dw. 16613 t. L.o.a. 159,57 m., Br. 20,78 m., Dr. 9,31 m. Engine: 2 steam turbines, manufactured by General Electric Company, Lynn, Massachussetts. 7240 B.h.p., 5401 kW. Speed 15 knots. 26 Tanks.
History:
MARNE-1944 completed for United States War Shipping Administration, Philadelphia, USA.
AMERICAN TRADER-1947 for American Trading & Production Corporation, New York, USA.
Additional Reports:
Reported American Trader sold via J. C. Berkwit & Co., New York, arrived prior 8 Sep. 1962, work began 8 Nov. 1962.
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