PF-071 (NEW BEDFORD)
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | PF-071 (NEW BEDFORD) |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | U.S. NAVY |
| Rig | Propeller (Frigate) |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 285.50 |
| Width | 37.50 |
| Depth | 17.50 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00314 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Commissioned on July 17, 1944.Built as S2-S2-AQ1 class frigate under U.S. Maritime Commission contract. Served on two convoy escort assignment to North Africa, Februrary 6 - July, 1945. Converted to weather ship at Boston Navy Yard in July, 1945. Arrived at Pearl Harbor, August 27, 1945, and three days later steamed to Guam. Sailed on weather patrols out of Guam for six months. Arrived at San Francisco, March 10, 1946, then proceeded to Seattle for decommissioning. |
| Disposition | Sold on November 16, 1947 for scrapping. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Smith, Leathem D. Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built | Sturgeon Bay, WI |
| Date Built | 1944-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Navy | 1944-00-00 | 1947-00-00 | U.S. | U.S. NAVY |