Great Lakes Vessels Online Index
DODDRIDGE
Registry and Rig Information
- Vessel Name: DODDRIDGE
- Nationality: U.S.
- Official Number: 284685
- Rig: Propeller
Dimensions and Tonnage
- Length: 323.75
- Width: 50.00
- Depth: 26.42
- Masts: 0
- Gross Tonnage: 3805.00
- Net Tonnage: 2123.00
- Hull Material: Steel
- Hull Number: 00021
Vessel History
- Rebuilds:
- History: Launched as DODDRIDGE.
Built as C1-M-AV1 class cargo vessel under U.S. Maritime Commission contract. Was to be transferred to U.S. Navy, but contract was cancelled on August 16, 1945.
In 1947, operated by Standard Fruit & Steamship Co., New York.
In 1953, transferred to U.S.C.G. to serve as Voice of America transmitter ship. Later made training voyages into Great Lakes, in 1960's.
- Disposition:
Build Information
- Builder: Froemming Brothers, Inc.
- Place Built: Milwaukee, WI
- Year Built: 1945
Ownership Changes
| Owner |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| U.S. Maritime Commission |
1945 - 1953 |
U.S. |
284685 |
| U.S.C.G. |
1953 - current |
U.S. |
U.S.C.G. |
Name Changes
| Name |
Date |
Registry |
Official Number |
| COASTAL MESSENGER |
1945 - 1953 |
U.S. |
284685 |
| COURIER (WAK-410) |
1953 - current |
U.S. |
U.S.C.G. |
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