FITCH, WILLIAM F.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | FITCH, WILLIAM F. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 81807 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 346.00 |
| Width | 48.00 |
| Depth | 28.00 |
| Gross Tonnage | 3629.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 2632.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00147 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Converted to automobile carrier in 1934. Taken to New Orleans, via Mississippi River, in 1942; converted to repair ship for U.S. Army by Boland Machine & Manufacturing Co. (3982 gross - 2859 net). |
| History | Served in Pacific Area in World War II. Commissioned on June 14, 1944, by U.S. Army, and manned by U.S.C.G. personnel. Decommissioned on February 3, 1947, and turned over to U.S. Maritime Commission. Placed in Reserve Fleet at that time. |
| Disposition | Scrapped in 1949. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Detroit Ship Building Co. |
| Place Built | Wyandotte, MI |
| Date Built | 1902-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit & Cleveland Steamship Co. | 1934-00-00 | 1942-00-00 | U.S. | 81807 |
| Franklin Transportation Co. (M.A. Hanna Co., Mgrs.) | 1902-00-00 | 1923-00-00 | U.S. | 81807 |
| Jenkins Steamship Co. | 1923-00-00 | 1934-00-00 | U.S. | 81807 |
| Pioneer Steamship Co. (Hutchinson & Co., Mgrs.) | 1923-00-00 | 1923-00-00 | U.S. | 81807 |
| U.S. Maritime Commission | 1942-00-00 | 1949-00-00 | U.S. | 81807 |