Doddridge (Propeller, 1945)

Description

Identification

Construction and Ownership

Built at:: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Vessel Type:: Propeller
Hull Materials:: Steel
Builder Name:: Froemming Brothers, Inc.
Ownership Notes:: Unnited States Maritime Commission, (1945-1953); United States Coast Guard, (1953- )

Hull Dimensions

Tonnage

History

Classification:: a. Propeller, Doddridge (1945-1945);
b. Propeller, Coastal Messenger (1945-19533);
c. Propeller, Courier (WAK-410) (1953- )
Nationality:: American (1945- )

Notes

General notes:: Hull #21; She was launched as Propeller, Doddridge; She was built as C1-A-AV1 class cargo vessel under U. s. Maritime Commission; Contract was to be transferred to United States Navy, but contract was cancelled on 8/16/1945; In 1947, she operated by Standard Fruit & Steamship Company, New York; In 1953, transferred to the U. S. Coast Guard to serve as Voice of America transmitter ship; Later she was made training voyages into Great Lakes, in 1960;
Sources:: 1. Wright's Master Sheet;

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