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	President Fillmore (1st)
	President Johnson (1st)
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Class/Design - None

President Fillmore (First)

Built 1904 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 5, O/N 200,493


LOA=615'4"	LBP=600'0"	B=65'0"	D=51'3"	Draft=33'6"


Displacement=26,700 LT	Deadweight=12,300 LT	Gross tonnage=15,575


Cargo capacity=559,000 CuFt.	Passengers=260	Speed=15 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, two 4-cylinder quadruple expansion steam engines, 11,000 total HP. Four double-ended and 4 single-ended fire tube boilers, 215 PSI WP, originally coal fired but converted to oil fired in 1919.

Originally MONGOLIA. Built for and operated by Pacific Mail Steamship Co. from 1904 to 1915. Sold to Atlantic Transport Co. 1915. After service as a troop transport in World War I was employed in North Atlantic and Intercoastal trade. From 1925 until 1929 was operated in the Pacific by Panama Pacific Line. Sold to Dollar Steamship Lines 1929 and renamed President Fillmore. Laid up in 1931 and transferred to APL in 1938. Sold to Wallem & Co. in February 1940, transferred to Panamanian flag and renamed PANAMANIAN. Sold for scrap and broken up at Shanghai in 1947.

President Johnson (First)

Built 1904 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 6, O/N 200,690


LOA=615'4"	LBP=600'0"	B=65'0"	D=51'3"	Draft=33'6"


Displacement=26,700 LT	Deadweight=12,300 LT	Gross tonnage=15,543


Cargo capacity=577,816 CuFt.	Passengers=252	Speed=15 knots


Originally MANCHURIA. Built for and operated by Pacific Mail Steamship Co. from 1904 to 1915. Sold to Atlantic Transport Co. 1915. After service as a troop transport in World War I was employed in North Atlantic and Intercoastal trade. From 1925 until 1929 operated in the Pacific by Panama Pacific Line. Sold to Dollar Steamship Lines 1929 and renamed President Johnson. Laid up in 1931 and transferred to APL in
1938. Served as a troop transport under APL operation in World War II until January 14, 1946. Sold to Tronsmar Navigation Co. January 10, 1947 and subsequently operated by Tagus Navigation Co., Panama and renamed SANTA CRUZ. Scrapped in Italy 1952.

Class/Design - None
	President Coolidge (1st)
	President Hoover (1st)
Class/Design - 502/522
	President Hayes (1st)
	President Monroe (1st)
	President Polk (1st)
	President Adams (1st)
	President Garfield (1st)
	President Harrison (1st)
	President Van Buren (1st)
Class/Design - 535
	President Cleveland (1st)
	President Grant (1st)
	President Jackson (1st)
	President Jefferson (1st)
	President Lincoln (1st)
	President Madison (1st)
	President McKinley (1st)
	President Pierce (1st)
	President Taft (1st)
	President Wilson (1st)
Glossary of Terms

Class/Design - None

President Coolidge (First)

Built 1931 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 340, O/N 231,219


LOA=654'3"	LBP=615'0"	B=81'0"	D=52'0"	Draft=34'0"


Displacement=33,400 LT	Deadweight=(?)	Gross tonnage=21,936


Cargo capacity: 608,850 CuFt.	Passengers: 845	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, steam turbo electric drive, 26,500 HP @ 133 RPM, 12 B&W WT boilers.

Built for Dollar Steamship Lines, transferred to APL in 1938. Sunk October 26, 1942 after striking a “friendly” U.S. mine at the entrance to harbor, Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides. Of some 5,000 troops and crew aboard only three persons were lost.

President Hoover (First)

Built 1931 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 339, O/N 231,008


LOA=654'3"	LBP=615'0"	B=81'0"	D=52'0"	Draft=34'0"


Displacement=33,400 LT	Deadweight=(?)	Gross tonnage=21,936


Cargo capacity: 608,850 CuFt.	Passengers: 845	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, steam turbo electric drive, 26,500 HP @ 133 RPM, 12 B&W WT boilers.

Built for Dollar Steamship Lines. Lost by grounding on Hoi Shoto Island, off the southeast coast of Formosa (now Taiwan) December 10, 1937. No lives were lost.

Class/Design - 502/522

President Hayes (First)

Built 1920 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 245, O/N 220,858


LOA=522'8"	LBP=502'0"	B=62'0"	D=42'0"	Draft=32'3"


Displacement=21,100 LT	Deadweight=13,050 LT	Gross tonnage=10,533


Cargo capacity: 464,710 CuFt.	Passengers: 223	Speed=14 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, two 4-cylinder triple expansion steam engines rated at 3500 HP each at 105 RPM. Six Scotch marine single-ended fire tube boilers, 220 PSI WP and 50 degrees fahrenheit superheat.

Originally CREOLE STATE. Renamed President Hayes 1922. Purchased by Dollar Steamship Lines from U.S. Shipping Board 1923. Transferred to APL 1938. Renamed President Tyler (First) 1940. Requisitioned by the Navy in January 1942 but converted to an Army transport. Conversion to a hospital ship was commenced by Bethlehem Steel Co., Boston, Massachusetts in February 1945 and renamed HOWARD A. McCURDY. Conversion terminated when V-J Day occurred. Renamed President Tyler in 1946 and assigned to carrying military dependents. Sold for scrapping March 1947.

President Monroe (First)

Built 1920 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 247, O/N 220,325


LOA=522'8"	LBP=502'0"	B=62'0"	D=42'0"	Draft=32'3"


Displacement=21,100 LT	Deadweight=13,050 LT	Gross tonnage=10,533


Cargo capacity: 470,530 CuFt.	Passengers: 247	Speed=14 knots

Originally PANHANDLE STATE. Operated in the North Atlantic by U.S. Lines 1921-1922. Transferred to Dollar Steamship Lines 1922 and renamed President Monroe. Sold to Dollar Lines in 1923. Served in Round-the-World trade. Transferred to APL 1938. Renamed President Buchanan (First) in 1940. Although not listed as troopship, she served as such under War Shipping Administration direction in 1942-1943 until transferred to the U.S. Army in November 1943 for conversion to a hospital ship by Atlantic Basin Iron Works, New York. Renamed EMILY H.M. WEDER July 1944. Reconverted 1946 to carry military dependents by Consolidated Steel Co., San Pedro, California and renamed President Buchanan. Sold for scrap March 21, 1957.

President Polk (First)

Built 1920 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 246, O/N 221,054


LOA=522'8"	LBP=502'0"	B=62'0"	D=42'0"	Draft=32'3"


Displacement=21,100 LT	Deadweight=13,050 LT	Gross tonnage=10,496


Cargo capacity: 439,680 CuFt.	Passengers: 128	Speed=14 knots

Originally GRANITE STATE. Operated in the North Atlantic by U.S. Lines 1921-1922. Transferred to Dollar Steamship Lines 1922 and renamed President Polk. Sold to Dollar Lines 1923. Served in the Round-the-World trade. Transferred to APL 1938. Renamed President Taylor (First) in 1940. Although not listed as a troopship, she served as such briefly after being requisitioned by the government in mid-December 1941. Grounded on a coral reef at Canton Island February 14, 1942 where she remained, a total loss.

President Adams (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 249, O/N 221,203


LOA=522'8"	LBP=502'0"	B=62'0"	D=42'0"	Draft=32'3"


Displacement=21,100 LT	Deadweight=13,050 LT	Gross tonnage=10,495


Cargo capacity: 445,800 CuFt.	Passengers: 153	Speed=14 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, two 4-cylinder triple expansion steam engines rated at 3500 HP each at 105 RPM. Six Scotch marine single-ended boilers, 220 PSI WP and 50 degrees fahrenheit superheat.


Originally CENTENNIAL STATE. Operated for the U.S. Shipping Board by U.S. Lines in North Atlantic service from 1921 to 1923. Renamed President Adams (First) 1922. Sold to Dollar Steamship Lines 1923. Transferred to APL 1938. Renamed President Grant (Second) 1940. While serving as a troop transport the ship grounded on Uluma Reef near Milne Bay, New Guinea February 26, 1944 and declared a total loss on June 17, 1944. There was no loss of life.

President Garfield (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 250, O/N 221,426


LOA=522'8"	LBP=502'0"	B=62'0"	D=42'0"	Draft=32'3"


Displacement=21,100 LT	Deadweight=13,050 LT	Gross tonnage=10,533


Cargo capacity: 445,800 CuFt.	Passengers: 149	Speed=14 knots

Originally BLUE HEN STATE. Operated for the U.S. Shipping Board by U.S. Lines in North Atlantic service from 1921 to 1923. Renamed President Garfield 1922. Transferred to Dollar Steamship Lines in 1923. Sold to Dollar Lines in 1926. Transferred to APL in 1938. Renamed President Madison (Second) 1940. Acquired by the Navy April 11, 1942 for conversion to a troop transport. Renamed U.S.S. KENMORE AP-62 August 5, 1942. Converted to a hospital ship by Maryland D.D. Co., Baltimore, Maryland and renamed U.S.S. REFUGE AH-11 on February 24, 1944. Returned to War Shipping Administration June 29, 1946. Sold for scrap to Consolidated Builders on February 2, 1948, and broken up.

President Harrison (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 248, O/N 220,952


LOA=522'8"	LBP=502'0"	B=62'0"	D=42'0"	Draft=32'3"


Displacement=21,100 LT	Deadweight=13,050 LT	Gross tonnage=10,533


Cargo capacity: 440,704 CuFt.	Passengers: 133	Speed=14 knots


Originally WOLVERINE STATE. Renamed President Harrison 1922 and operated for the U.S. Shipping Board in U.S. Pacific coast/East coast of South America trade. Transferred to Dollar Steamship Lines 1923. Inaugurated first Round-the-World service for Dollar Lines January 5, 1924. Sold to Dollar Lines 1926. Transferred to APL 1938. In December 1941 Harrison was chartered by the government to remove elements of the 4th Marines and Navy personnel from Shanghai. While on her way to Chinwangtao to embark other Marines she was captured by the Japanese off the Yangtze River, December 9, 1941. Renamed KAKKO MARU and later again renamed KACHIDOKI MARU. Sunk while carrying 750 Allied prisoners of war by U.S. submarine U.S.S. PAMPANITO (now at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco) east of Formosa (Taiwan) September 12, 1944.

President Van Buren (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 244, O/N 220,709


LOA=522'8"	LBP=502'0"	B=62'0"	D=42'0"	Draft=32'3"


Displacement=21,100 LT	Deadweight=13,050 LT	Gross tonnage=10,533


Cargo capacity: 468,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 120	Speed=14 knots

Originally OLD NORTH STATE. Operated in the North Atlantic by U.S. Lines 1921-1922. Transferred to Dollar Steamship Lines 1922 and renamed President Van Buren. Sold to Dollar Lines in 1923. Served in Round-the-World trade. Transferred to APL 1938. Renamed President Fillmore (Second) in 1940. Requisitioned by the Army in December 1941 and used as a troop carrier until October 1943. Converted to a hospital ship by Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard and renamed MARIGOLD in June 1944. Decommissioned, renamed President Fillmore June 8, 1946 and placed in the reserve fleet at Suisun Bay, California. Sold for scrapping January 14, 1948.

Class/Design - 535

President Cleveland (First)

Built 1921 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 256, O/N 220,485


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,210 LT	Gross tonnage=12,554


Cargo capacity: 479,105 CuFt.	Passengers: 934	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.


Originally GOLDEN STATE. Renamed President Cleveland June 3, 1922. Sold by U.S. Shipping Board to Dollar Steamship Lines 1925. Transferred to APL 1938. Chartered by the Army in July 1941, converted for troopship use and renamed TASKER H. BLISS. Transferred to the Navy August 19, 1942. Commissioned as AP-42 on September 15, 1942 after further conversion by Maryland Drydock Co., Baltimore, Maryland. Torpedoed and sunk while at anchor in Fedhalla Roads, Morocco by German submarine U-130 on November 12, 1942.

President Grant (First)

Built 1921 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., Sparrows Point, Baltimore, Maryland. Hull No. 4195, O/N 221,633


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,210 LT	Gross tonnage=12,554


Cargo capacity: 452,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 873	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.

Originally PINE TREE STATE. Renamed President Grant in 1922. Operated for the U.S. Shipping Board by American Orient Line from 1921 to 1926 when it was sold to that line. Subsequently this became the American Mail Line in 1930. Laid up from 1936 until 1940 when taken over by the Navy, converted to a troop transport by Todd Shipyard, Seattle, Washington, on August 9, 1940 and commissioned U.S.S. HARRIS AP-8. After earning ten battle stars she was decommissioned April 16, 1946. Renamed President Grant 1946. Sold to American Ship Breakers, Inc., for scrapping July 20, 1948.

President Jackson (First)

Built 1921 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 257, O/N 221,058


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,210 LT	Gross tonnage=14,123


Cargo capacity: 452,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 656	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.

Originally SILVER STATE. Renamed President Jackson June 23, 1922. Served during the 1920s and 1930s in the West Coast to Far East trade, first with the Pacific Steamship Line, then with the Admiral Orient Line and then Dollar Steamship Lines. Transferred to APL 1938. Acquired from APL by the Navy in July 1940, converted to a troop transport, and renamed U.S. ZEILIN AP-9. Decommissioned April 19, 1946 after earning eight battle stars and returned to the Maritime Commission. Sold for scrap to American Ship Breakers, Inc. May 4, 1948.

President Jefferson (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 240, O/N 221,042


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,210 LT	Gross tonnage=14,174


Cargo capacity: 452,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 876	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.

Originally WENATCHEE. Operated by Pacific Steamship Co. until 1922 and renamed President Jefferson. Transferred to American Oriental Line in 1922 and subsequently sold to that line in 1926 while operating under the line’s trade name of American Mail Line. Laid up in Seattle from 1938 until purchased by the Army in October 1940 and renamed HENRY T. ALLEN. Acquired by the Navy December 6, 1941, converted for Navy use by Moore Dry Dock, Oakland California and commissioned at U.S.S. HENRY T. ALLEN AP-30 April 22, 1942. Later redesignated APA-15. Decommissioned February 5, 1946 and returned to the Army. Renamed President Jefferson February 1946. Sold to Boston Metals, Baltimore, Maryland for scrapping in March 1948.

President Lincoln (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 256, O/N 221,645


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,310 LT	Gross tonnage=12,594


Cargo capacity: 480,600 CuFt.	Passengers: 834	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.

Originally HOOSIER STATE. Operated for the U.S. Shipping Board by Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Renamed President Lincoln 1922. Transferred operation to Dollar Steamship Lines. Sold to Dollar Steamship in April 1925. Transferred to APL 1938. Sold to Berge y Compania in June 1940, placed under Spanish registry and renamed MARIA DEL CARMEN. In July 1940 she was sold to Ybarra & Cia and renamed CABO DE BUENA ESPERANZA. Scrapped 1958 at Barcelona, Spain.

President Madison (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 251, O/N 221,727


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,310 LT	Gross tonnage=14,187


Cargo capacity: 452,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 852	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.


Originally BAY STATE. Operated for the U.S. Shipping Board by Admiral Oriental Line from 1921 to 1926. Renamed President Madison in 1922. Sold to Admiral Oriental in 1926. Transferred to American Mail Line, the successor to Admiral Oriental, in 1926. Sunk at the dock in Seattle, Washington, March 24, 1933. Raised and repaired but out of service for six years. Sold to Philippine Mail Lines in 1939 and renamed PRESIDENT QUEZON. Lost on maiden voyage of new owner by grounding on the Riukiu Islands off Japan in January 1940. She was raised and scrapped in Japan.

President McKinley (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 253, O/N 221,314


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,210 LT	Gross tonnage=14,127


Cargo capacity: 452,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 835	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.

Originally KEYSTONE STATE. Operated for the U.S. Shipping Board by Admiral Oriental Line from 1921 until 1926. Renamed President McKinley June 9, 1922. Sold to Admiral Oriental Line 1926. Transferred to American Mail Line, the successor to Admiral Oriental, in 1926. Sold to the Army October 26, 1940, converted to a troop transport, and renamed J. FRANKLIN BELL. Transferred to the Navy December 26, 1941 and designated AP-34. After earning six battle stars she was decommissioned March 20, 1946 and returned to the War Shipping Administration. Renamed President McKinley February 1947. Sold April 3, 1948 to Boston Metals Co. and scrapped at Baltimore, Maryland.

President Pierce (First)

Built 1921 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., Sparrows Point, Baltimore, Maryland. Hull No. 4180, O/N 220,987


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,210 LT	Gross tonnage=12,124


Cargo capacity: 479,105 CuFt.	Passengers: 874	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.

Originally HAWKEYE STATE. Operated for the U.S. Shipping Board by the Matson Line from February 1921 to May 1922, making four voyages between the East Coast and Hawaii. Transferred to Pacific Mail Steamship Co. June 26, 1922 and renamed President Pierce. Sold to Dollar Steamship Co.1926. Transferred to APL 1938. Taken over by the Army July 10, 1941 and renamed HUGH L. SCOTT. Transferred to the Navy August 14, 1942, converted to an attack transport by Tietjen & Lang, Hoboken, New Jersey, and commissioned U.S.S. HUGH L. SCOTT, AP-43. Sunk by torpedo from German submarine U-130 at Fedhala Roads, North Africa, November 12, 1942. Eight officers and 51 men were lost.

President Taft (First)

Built 1921 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., Sparrows Point, Baltimore, Maryland. Hull No. 4181, O/N 221,233


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,210 LT	Gross tonnage=12,124


Cargo capacity: 479,105 CuFt.	Passengers: 846	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.


Originally BUCKEYE STATE. Operated by the Matson Line from June 1921 to March 1922, making three voyages from the East Coast to Hawaii. Transferred to Pacific Mail Steamship Co. June 26, 1922 and renamed President Taft. Sold to Dollar Steamship Co. 1926. Transferred to APL 1938. Taken over by the Army June 1941. Converted to a troop transport and renamed WILLARD A. HOLBROOK in September 1941. Conversion to a hospital ship was commenced at Mobile, Alabama in March 1943, and the ship tentatively renamed ARMIN W. LEUSCHNER. Work was discontinued with the coming of V-J day and the name WILLARD A. HOLBROOK restored. Vessel proceeded to New York and converted to a military dependent carrier by Todd Shipyard. Remained in this service until the summer of 1946. Sold for scrapping October 29, 1957.

President Wilson (First)

Built 1921 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 254, O/N 221,374


LOA=535'0"	LBP=518'0"	B=72'0"	D=50'0"	Draft=30'7"


Displacement=21,350 LT	Deadweight=11,310 LT	Gross tonnage=14,124


Cargo capacity: 478,100 CuFt.	Passengers: 488	Speed: 18 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 12,000 HP. Eight B&W WT boilers, 265#WP.

Originally EMPIRE STATE. Operated for the U.S. Shipping Board by Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Renamed President Wilson 1922 and transferred to Dollar Steamship Lines. Sold to Dollar 1925. Transferred to APL 1938. Sold to Berge y Compania 1940, transferred to Spanish registry, and renamed MARIA PEPA. Again sold in 1940 to Ybarra & Cia and renamed CABO DE HORNOS. Scrapped at Aviles, Spain in 1959.

Class/Design - None
	President Hoover (2nd)
Class/Design - C2-S-AJ3
	President Harding (2nd)
Class/Design - VC2-S-AP3
	President Fillmore (3rd)
	President Tyler (2nd)
	President Arthur (1st)
	President Buchanan (2nd)
	President Garfield (3rd)
	President Harding (1st)
Class/Design - C3-P
	President Jackson (2nd)
	President Monroe (2nd)
	President Adams (2nd)
	President Garfield (2nd)
	President Hayes (2nd)
	President Polk (2nd)
	President Van Buren (2nd)
Class/Design - C3-S-A2
	President Harrison (2nd)
	President Johnson (2nd)
	President Van Buren (3rd)
Class/Design - C3-S-A4
	President Grant (3rd)
	President Pierce (2nd)
	President Taft (2nd)
	President Jefferson (2nd)
	President Madison (3rd)
	President McKinley (2nd)
Glossary of Terms

Class/Design - None

President Hoover (Second)

Built 1939 by Bethlehem Steel Co., Quincy, Massachusetts. Hull No. 1467, O/N 238,343


LOA=493'6"	LBP=471'6"	B=64'0"	D=46'9"	Draft=26'3 1/2"


Displacement=14,260 LT.	Deadweight=6,812 LT.	Gross tonnage=10,603


Cargo capacity: 314,978 CuFt.	Passengers: 202	Speed=17 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 9,166 HP. Two Bethlehem boilers, 475 PSI WP.

Originally PANAMA. Built for and operated by the Panama Railroad Co., a U.S. government controlled agency, from April 1939 to June 13, 1941. Transferred to the Army Transportation Service, converted to a troop transport by Atlantic Basin Iron Works at New York, and renamed JAMES PARKER in August 1941. In January 1946 was converted to carry military dependents by Bethlehem Steel Co., at New York. Returned to Panama Railroad Co. May 15, 1946 and renamed PANAMA. Acquired by APL in January 1957 and renamed President Hoover. Sold to International Cruises December 3, 1964. Renamed REGINA in 1965 and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Armadores Regina Prima, S.A. and transferred to Panamanian registry in 1967. Renamed REGINA PRIMA 1973. Laid up at Pireaus, Greece from 1979 to February 1985. Scrapped at Aliaga-Izmar, Turkey April 1985.

Class/Design - C2-S-AJ3

President Harding (Second)

Built 1944 by North Carolina Shipbuilding Co., Wilmington, North Carolina. Hull No. 138, O/N 252,443


LOA=459'1"	LBP=435'0"	B=63'0"	D=40'0"	Draft=28'6 7/8"


Displacement=14,960 LT.	Deadweight=10,760 LT.	Gross tonnage=8189


Cargo capacity: 542,824 CuFt.	Passengers: none	Speed: 15.5 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 6,600 HP. Two FW boilers, 473 PSI WP.

Originally U.S.S. VINTON. Taken by the Navy upon completion by builders and converted to an attack cargo ship by Bethlehem Steel Co., Baltimore, Maryland. Commissioned U.S.S. VINTON AKA-83. Returned to the War Shipping Administration March 16, 1946. Purchased by Gulf and Southern Steamship Co. in 1946 and renamed GULF SHIPPER. Acquired by APL on September 23, 1964 and renamed President Harding. Sold to Pacific Far East Lines September 29, 1966 and renamed AMERICA BEAR. Sold to Columbia Steamship Co. 1969 and renamed COLUMBIA BEAVER. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1972.

Class/Design - VC2-S-AP3

President Fillmore (Third)

Victory type, built 1944 by Oregon Shipbuilding Co., Portland, Oregon. Hull No. 1020, O/N 245,754


LOA=455'3"	LBP=430'6"	B=62'0"	D=38'0"	Draft=28'6 3/4"


Displacement=15,199 LT.	Deadweight=10,669 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,646


Cargo capacity: 483,309 CuFt.	Passengers: 4	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two CE boilers.

Originally RUTLAND VICTORY. Renamed President Fillmore February 13, 1948. Sold to Explorer Ships, Inc., June 22, 1962 and renamed SMITH VICTORY. Sold to AEC Shipping Co. in 1965 and renamed U.S. VICTORY. Sold to Transpacific Container Services Inc. in 1969, transferred to Liberian flag and renamed ORIENTAL ARROW. Sold to Universal Enterprises in 1972 and renamed ORIENTAL ACE. Lost on a voyage from Seattle, Washington to Kobe, Japan February 13, 1976.

President Tyler (Second)

Victory type, built 1944 by Permanente Metals Co., Yard No. 1, Richmond, California. Hull No. 528, O/N 286,232


LOA=455'3"	LBP=430'6"	B=62'0"	D=38'0"	Draft=28'6 3/4"


Displacement=15,199 LT.	Deadweight=10,681 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,637


Cargo capacity: 483,309 CuFt.	Passengers: 4	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W boilers.

Originally IRAQ VICTORY. Renamed President Tyler February 13, 1948. Traded in to the Maritime Administration February 28, 1958 but operated on a use agreement. Renamed IRAQ VICTORY September 9, 1960 and redelivered to MARAD September 21, 1960. Scrapped at Kearny, New Jersey September 1968.

President Arthur (First)

Victory type, built 1945 by Oregon Shipbuilding Co., Portland, Oregon. Hull No. 1223, O/N 247,420


LOA=455'3"	LBP=430'6"	B=62'0"	D=38'0"	Draft=28'6 3/4"


Displacement=15,199 LT.	Deadweight=10,625 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,643


Cargo capacity: 483,309 CuFt.	Passengers: 4	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two CE boilers.

Originally DARTMOUTH VICTORY. Renamed President Arthur February 14, 1951. Renamed DARTMOUTH VICTORY April 30, 1959. Sold to American Mail Line September 19, 1959 and renamed ALASKAN MAIL. Sold to Dwyer Steamship Co. and renamed CHOCTAN VICTORY in 1964. Scrapped in 1968 at Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

President Buchanan (Second)

Victory type, built 1945 by Oregon Shipbuilding Co., Portland, Oregon. Hull No. 1247, O/N 247,994


LOA=455'3"	LBP=430'6"	B=62'0"	D=38'0"	Draft=28'6 3/4"


Displacement=15,199 LT.	Deadweight=10,648 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,652


Cargo capacity: 483,309 CuFt.	Passengers: 4	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two CE boilers.

Originally SKIDMORE VICTORY. Renamed President Buchanan February 5, 1948. Traded in to the Maritime Administration February 28, 1958. Renamed SKIDMORE VICTORY May 23, 1958. Converted by the Navy to a Missile Range Instrumentation Ship by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi, and renamed RANGE TRACKER AG-160 on July 12, 1960. Redesignated AGM-1 on November 27, 1960. Decommissioned and returned to MARAD November 12, 1969. Sold to American Ship Dismantlers, Portland, Oregon, July 10, 1970 for scrapping.

President Garfield (Third)

Victory type, built 1945 by Oregon Shipbuilding Co., Portland, Oregon. Hull No. 1234, O/N 247,654


LOA=455'3"	LBP=430'6"	B=62'0"	D=38'0"	Draft=28'6 3/4"


Displacement=15,199 LT	Deadweight=10,626 LT	Gross tonnage=7,659


Cargo capacity: 483,309 CuFt.	Passengers: 4	Speed=16 1/2 knots

Machinery:Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 shp. Two CE boilers.


Originally WILLAMETTE VICTORY. Renamed President Garfield January 19, 1951. Traded in to the Maritime Administration February 28, 1958. Renamed WILLAMETTE VICTORY March 4, 1958. Sold to Grain Storage Co., Washington, DC on June 26, 1973 for non-transportation use.

President Harding (First)

Victory type, built 1945 by Oregon Shipbuilding Co., Portland, Oregon. Hull No. 1261, O/N 248,565


LOA=455'3"	LBP=430'6"	B=62'0"	D=38'0"	Draft=28'6 3/4"


Displacement=15,199 LT.	Deadweight=10,696 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,638


Cargo capacity: 483,300 CuFt.	Passengers: 4	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two CE boilers.

Originally JACKSON VICTORY. Renamed President Harding March 10, 1948. Sold to Explorer Ships, Inc., June 4, 1962 and renamed SMITH EXPLORER. Sold to AEC Shipping Co. in 1965 and renamed U.S. EXPLORER. Sold to Transpacific Container Services, Inc. 1969 and renamed ORIENTAL COMET (Liberian flag). Sold to Oriental Enterprise Inc. 1972 and renamed ORIENTAL CHARGER. Scrapped 1976 at Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Class/Design - C3-P

President Jackson (Second)

Built 1940 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 379, O/N 240,084


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=27'6"


Displacement=16,175 LT.	Deadweight=9,937 LT.	Gross tonnage=9,255


Cargo capacity: 512,353 CuFt.	Passengers: 96	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 479 PSI WP.

President Jackson was delivered to APL October 25, 1940. After two round-the-world voyages she was requisitioned by the Navy June 30, 1941, converted to a troop ship and renamed U.S.S. PRESIDENT JACKSON AP-37, later redesignated APA-18, on January 16, 1942. Continue in Navy service until July 6, 1955 after earning 8 battle stars in World War II and the Korean War. Placed in reserve and subsequently returned to MARAD October 1, 1958 for lay up. Sold to N.W. Kennedy (Canada) March 1973. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1973.

President Monroe (Second)

Built 1940 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 380, O/N 240,216


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=27'6"


Displacement=16,175 LT.	Deadweight=9,947 LT.	Gross tonnage=9,255


Cargo capacity: 512,353 CuFt.	Passengers: 96	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 479 PSI WP.


President Monroe was delivered to APL in December 1940 and made three round-the-world voyages before being requisitioned by the government for war service. Transferred to the Navy July 18, 1943, converted to a troop ship and renamed U.S.S. PRESIDENT MONROE AP-104. Decommissioned January 12, 1946 after earning 5 battle stars and returned to APL. Renamed President Monroe February 1946, refitted and returned to round-the-world service. Sold to White Star Shipping & Trading Co. December 21, 1965, placed under Greek registry and renamed MARIANNA V. Scrapped 1969 at Hong Kong.

President Adams (Second)

Built 1941 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 383, O/N 240,616


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=27'6"


Displacement=16,175 LT.	Deadweight=9,947 LT.	Gross tonnage=9,260


Cargo capacity: 512,353 CuFt.	Passengers: 96	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 479 PSI WP.

Requisitioned by the Navy prior to delivery to APL and commissioned U.S.S. PRESIDENT ADAMS AP-38 (subsequently redesignated APA-19). Decommissioned in 1950, remained in Reserve Fleet until 1958, then transferred to Maritime Administration Fleet. Sold to National Metals in February 1973 for scrapping. Never used in commercial service.

President Garfield (Second)

Built 1941 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 382, O/N 240,385


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=27'6"


Displacement=16,175 LT.	Deadweight=9,947 LT.	Gross tonnage=9,260


Cargo capacity: 512,353 CuFt.	Passengers: 96	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 479 PSI WP.

President Garfield was delivered to APL in March 1941 but was requisitioned by the Navy in May 1942, converted to a troop ship and renamed U.S.S. THOMAS JEFFERSON AP-60, later APA-30, on August 31, 1942. Continue in Navy service including the Korean War. Placed in reserve in 1955 and returned to Maritime Administration in 1958 for lay up. Sold to Zidell Exploration Inc., Portland, Oregon, March 1, 1973 for scrapping.

President Hayes (Second)

Built 1941 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 381, O/N 240,315


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=27'6"


Displacement=16,175 LT.	Deadweight=9,947 LT	Gross tonnage=9,255


Cargo capacity: 512,353 CuFt.	Passengers: 96	Speed:16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 479 PSI WP.

President Hayes was delivered to APL February 20, 1941 but was requisitioned by the Navy July 7, 1941, converted to a troop ship and renamed U.S.S. PRESIDENT HAYES AP-39, later redesignated APA-20, on December 15, 1941. Continue in Navy service until November 1950. Placed in reserve and subsequently returned to MARAD October 1, 1958 for lay up. Sold to Levin Metals Co., Richmond, California, for scrapping May 1977.

President Polk (Second)

Built 1941 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 386, O/N 240,063


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=27'6"


Displacement=16,175 LT	Deadweight=9,947 LT	Gross tonnage=9,256


Cargo capacity: 512,353 CuFt.	Passengers: 96	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 479 PSI WP.


President Polk was delivered to APL in 1941 and operated in Pacific transport service for the government from December 5, 1941 until requisitioned by the Navy September 6, 1943. Converted to a troop ship and renamed U.S.S. PRESIDENT POLK, AP-103. After earning 6 battle stars she was returned to APL January 26, 1946 and renamed President Polk. In round-the-world trade until sold to Ganaderos del Mar July 15, 1965. Placed under the Liberian flag and renamed GAUCHO MARTIN FIERRO. Renamed MINOTAUROS in 1966 but retained by same owner. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1970.

President Van Buren (Second)

Built 1941 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 384, O/N 240,910


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=27'6"


Displacement=16,175 LT.	Deadweight=9,947 LT.	Gross tonnage=9,260


Cargo capacity: 512,353 CuFt.	Passengers: 96	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 479 PSI WP.

President Van Buren was delivered to APL September 11, 1941 but was requisitioned by the Navy January 14, 1942, converted to a troop ship and renamed U.S.S. THOMAS STONE AP-59, later redesignated APA-29, on February 1, 1943. During landings at Algiers she was torpedoed November 7, 1942 by a German submarine and after being towed into harbor was further damaged by bombs during an air attack, then driven ashore in a storm. Salvage attempts were carried out unsuccessfully until April 1944 when she was sold to Le Materiel Economique, Algiers, for scrap. Purchasers abandoned the attempt and she was destroyed by the U.S. Government in July 1945.

Class/Design - C3-S-A2

President Harrison (Second)

Built 1943 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 82, O/N 257,262


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,348 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,995


Cargo capacity: 647,619 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two CE boilers, 525 PSI WP.

Originally SEA MINK. Acquired by the Navy April 24, 1943, converted to a troop transport and renamed U.S. CALLAWAY APA-35. After earning six battle stars she was decommissioned May 10, 1946. Acquired by APL and renamed President Harrison in 1949. Renamed President Fillmore (Fourth) March 10, 1966. Sold to Waterman Steamship Co. April 24, 1968 and renamed HURRICANE. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1974.

President Johnson (Second)

Built 1943 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 86, O/N 257,231


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,348 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,995


Cargo capacity: 647,619 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two CE boilers, 525 PSI WP.


Originally SEA CARP. Acquired by the Navy June 29, 1943, converted to a troop transport and renamed U.S. CLAY, APA-39. After earning four battle stars she was decommissioned May 15, 1946. Acquired by APL and renamed President Johnson in 1949. Sold to Waterman Steamship Co. April 24, 1968 and renamed LA SALLE. Sold to Zui Feng Steel Co. and scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1974.

President Van Buren (Third)

Built 1943 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 81, O/N 257,213


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,348 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,995


Cargo capacity: 647,619 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two CE boilers, 525 PSI WP.

Originally SEA ANGEL. Acquired by the Navy March 15, 1943, converted to a troop transport and renamed U.S. BOLIVAR APA-34. After earning five battle stars she was decommissioned April 29, 1946. Acquired by APL and renamed President Van Buren in March 1949. Renamed President Harding (Third) October 8, 1967. Sold to Pacific Far East Lines March 25, 1968 and renamed THAILAND BEAR. Acquired by Grace-Prudential Line in 1970 and renamed SANTA MONICA. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan in February 1972.

Class/Design - C3-S-A4

President Grant (Third)

Built 1945 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 136, O/N 248,424


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,570 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,963


Cargo capacity: 548,981 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two CE boilers, 523 PSI WP.

Originally SEA BEAVER. Renamed President Grant August 8, 1945. Renamed President Hoover (Third) September 26, 1967. Sold to Excelsior Marine Corp. October 27, 1972. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1973.

President Pierce (Second)

Built 1945 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 137, O/N 248,619


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,570 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,953


Cargo capacity: 548,981 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 523 PSI WP.


Originally SEA JUMPER. Renamed President Pierce September 18, 1945. Sold to Amber Jack Marine Corp. December 14, 1972 and renamed PIERCE. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1973.

President Taft (Second)

Built 1945 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 135, O/N 248,275


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,570 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,953


Cargo capacity: 548,981 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 523 PSI WP.

Originally SEA THRUSH. Renamed President Taft July 20, 1945. Renamed President Harding (Fourth) February 28, 1968. Sold to Bonito Maritime Corp. January 26, 1973, renamed HARDING. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1973.

President Jefferson (Second)

Built 1946 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 176, O/N 250,262


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,005 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,963


Cargo capacity: 548,981 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 523 PSI WP.

Originally SEA ORIOLE. Renamed President Jefferson August 23, 1946. Sold to Ferndale Shipping Co. February 20, 1970. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1970.

President Madison (Third)

Built 1946 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 138, O/N 249,683


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,440 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,924


Cargo capacity: 548,981 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 523 PSI WP.

Originally SEA STARLING. Renamed President Madison June 1946. Sold to Vintage Steamship Co. August 7, 1972. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1972/73.

President McKinley (Second)

Built 1946 by Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 175, O/N 249,953


LOA=492'0"	LBP=465'0"	B=69'6"	D=42'6"	Draft=29'5"


Displacement=18,215 LT.	Deadweight=12,005 LT.	Gross tonnage=7,924


Cargo capacity: 548,981 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed: 16 1/2 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 9,350 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 523 PSI WP.

Originally SEA PHOEBE. Renamed President McKinley July 1946. Renamed President Johnson (Third) April 11, 1968. Sold to Pinedale Shipping Co. December 16, 1969 and renamed PINEDALE. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1970.

Class/Design - P2-S2-R14
	President Roosevelt (1st)
Class/Design - P2-SE2-R3
	President Cleveland (2nd)
	President Wilson (2nd)
Class/Design - PS-S1-DN3
	President Adams (3rd)
	President Hayes (3rd)
	President Jackson (3rd)
Glossary of Terms

Class/Design - P2-S2-R14

President Roosevelt (First)

Built 1944 by Federal Shipbuilding Co., Kearny, New Jersey. Hull No. 276. O/N 257,200


LOA=622'7"	LBP=573'0"	B=75'6"	D=51'6"	Draft=26'7"


Displacement=21,200 LT	Deadweight=5,750 LT	Gross tonnage=18,920


Cargo capacity: 218,167 CuFt.	Passengers: 456 first class	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, geared steam turbine, 18,700 HP. Four FW boilers, 625 PSI WP.

Laid down as the GENERAL R.M. BLATCHFORD but renamed GENERAL W.H. RICHARDSON prior to launching. Operated by the Navy as a troop transport until February 14, 1946. Converted in May 1946 to an Army dependent/bride ship by Todd Shipyard, Hoboken, New Jersey. Chartered May 6, 1949 by American Export Lines and renamed LAGUARDIA. Returned to the Maritime Administration January 4, 1952. Sold to Hawaiian Textron Corporation July 10, 1956 and renamed LEILANI. Returned to MARAD upon default of mortgage in 1959. Sold to APL and after a major modification renamed President Roosevelt January 26, 1962. Sold to Solon Navegacion S.A. and placed under the Greek flag and renamed ATLANTIS. Resold to Ares Shipping Co. 1972, reflagged under Panamanian registry, and renamed EMERALD SEAS. Operated in cruise service. Sold to Eastern Steamship Inc. in 1983? reflagged to Liberia 1989? Reportedly renamed FANTASTICA, then renamed FUNTASTICA, in 1992, then TERRIFICA in 1993, owner and flag unchanged.

Class/Design - P2-SE2-R3

President Cleveland (Second)

Built 1947 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., Alameda California. Hull No. 9509. O/N 254,296


LOA=609'5 3/4"	LBP=573'0"	B=75'6"	D=43'6"	Draft=30'2"


Displacement=23,504 LT	Deadweight=10,431 LT	Gross tonnage=15,359


Cargo capacity: 193,984 CuFt.	Passengers: 379 first class + 200 economy	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, turbo electric drive, 20,000 HP. Four CE WT boilers, 625 PSI WP.


Laid down as the Navy transport ADMIRAL D.W. TAYLOR but redesigned for APL passenger service long before launching. Launched as President Cleveland. Sold to Oceanic Cruise Development, Inc. (C.Y. Tung group) February 9, 1973 and renamed ORIENTAL PRESIDENT. Scrapped at Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 1974.

President Wilson (Second)

Built 1948 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., Alameda California. Hull No. 9510. O/N 255,039


LOA=609'5 3/4"	LBP=573'0"	B=75'6"	D=43'6"	Draft=30'2"


Displacement=23,504 LT	Deadweight=10,431 LT	Gross tonnage=15,359


Cargo capacity: 193,984 CuFt.	Passengers: 379 first class + 200 economy	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Twin screw, turbo electric drive, 20,000 HP. Four CE WT boilers, 625 PSI WP.

Laid down as the Navy transport ADMIRAL F.B. UPHAM but redesigned for APL passenger service long before launching. Launched as President Wilson. Sold to Oceanic Cruise Development, Inc. (C.Y. Tung group) April 27, 1973, renamed ORIENTAL EMPRESS and transferred to the Panamanian flag. After an 8 1/2 year lay up in Hong Kong sold for scrap. Broken up at Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 1984.

Class/Design - P2-S1-DN3 (V-2000)

President Adams (Third)

Built 1952 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 486. O/N never documented


LOA=533'9"	LBP=499'6"	B=73'3"	D=48'11"	Draft=27'2"


Displacement=17,600 LT	Deadweight=6,898 LT	Gross tonnage=13,319


Cargo capacity: 570,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 228	Speed=19 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 13,700 HP. Two B&W WT boilers.

Requisitioned by the Navy while under construction and completed as a troop transport. Renamed U.S.S. GEIGER (T-AP 197). Transferred to the Maritime Administration on April 27, 1971 and laid up. Loaned to Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1980 and renamed BAY STATE. Following a serious fire vessel was scrapped in 1983.

President Hayes (Third)

Built 1952 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 487. O/N never documented


LOA=533'9"	LBP=499'6"	B=73'3"	D=48'11"	Draft=27'2"


Displacement=17,600 LT	Deadweight=6,898 LT	Gross tonnage=13,319


Cargo capacity: 570,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 228	Speed=19 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 13,700 HP. Two B&W WT boilers.

Requisitioned by the Navy while under construction and completed as a troop transport for use in the Korean War. Renamed U.S.S. UPSHUR (T-AP 198). Continued in Navy service until transferred to the Maritime Administration on April 2, 1973 and simultaneously retransferred to the Maine Maritime Academy and renamed STATE OF MAINE.

President Jackson (Third)

Built 1952 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, New Jersey. Hull No. 485. O/N never documented


LOA=533'9"	LBP=499'6"	B=73'3"	D=48'11"	Draft=27'2"


Displacement=17,600 LT	Deadweight=6,898 LT	Gross tonnage=13,319


Cargo capacity: 570,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 228	Speed=19 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 13,700 HP. Two B&W WT boilers.


Requisitioned by the Navy while under construction and completed as a troop transport for use in the Korean War. Renamed U.S.S. BARRETT (T-AP 196). Continued in Navy service until transferred to the Maritime Administration in March 1973. Loaned to New York State Maritime College 1973 and renamed EMPIRE STATE V, later EMPIRE STATE.

Class/Design - C4-S-1h
	President Hayes (4th)
	President Adams (4th)
	President Jackson (4th)
	President Coolidge (2nd)
Class/Design - C4-S-1p
	President Arthur (2nd)
	President Buchanan (3rd)
	President Garfield (4th)
	President Taylor (2nd)
Class/Design - C4-S-1q
	President Lincoln (2nd)
	President Tyler (3rd)
Class/Design - C4-S-1s
	President Roosevelt (2nd)
	President Truman (1st)
	President Eisenhower (1st)
Class/Design - C4-S-1sa
	President Kennedy (1st)
Class/Design - C4-S-1qa
	President Harrison (3rd)
	President Monroe (3rd)
	President Polk (3rd)
Class/Design - C4-S-69a
	President Grant (4th)
	President Taft (3rd)
	President Van Buren (4th)
	President Fillmore (5th)
	President McKinley (3rd)
Class/Design - C5-S-75a
	President Adams (5th)
	President Jackson (5th)
	President Cleveland (3rd)
	President Taylor (3rd)
	President Wilson (3rd)
Glossary of Terms

Class/Design - C4-S-1h (Mariner)

President Hayes (Fourth)

Built 1952 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 490, O/N 264,446


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=29'10"


Displacement=21,093 LT	Deadweight=13,409 LT	Gross tonnage=9,277


Cargo capacity: 734,779 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 620 PSI WP. Built as a standard C4-S-1a Mariner. Modified to a C4-S-1h configuration to suit APL requirements by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, Maryland in 1955.

Originally OLD DOMINION MARINER. Renamed President Hayes November 30, 1955. Sold to American Export Lines September 10, 1974 and renamed EXPORT DIPLOMAT. Transferred to the Maritime Administration in 1978 and renamed OLD DOMINION MARINER. Presently in the James River laid up fleet.

President Adams (Fourth)

Built 1953 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 493, O/N 266,697


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=29'10"


Displacement=21,093 LT	Deadweight=13,409 LT	Gross tonnage=9,277


Cargo capacity: 758,779 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed=20 knots

Originally PALMETTO MARINER. Renamed President Adams July 6, 1956. Sold for scrap January 25, 1974. Broken up at Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 1974.

President Jackson (Fourth)

Built 1953 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 492, O/N 266,060


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=29'10"


Displacement=21,093 LT	Deadweight=13,409 LT	Gross tonnage=9,277


Cargo capacity: 761,137 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed=20 knots

Originally VOLUNTEER MARINER. Renamed President Jackson October 11, 1955. Sold to Waterman Steamship Co. July 15, 1974 and renamed JOSEPH HEWES. Scrapped July 1980.

President Coolidge (Second)

Built 1954 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 494, O/N 267,733


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=29'10"


Displacement=21,093 LT	Deadweight=13,409 LT	Gross tonnage=9,277


Cargo capacity: 758,773 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed=20 knots

Originally CRACKER STATE MARINER. Renamed President Coolidge April 25, 1956. Sold to American Export Lines September 12, 1974 and renamed EXPORT DEFENDER. Transferred to the Maritime Administration in 1978 and renamed CRACKER STATE MARINER. Scrapped at Alang, India in April, 1992.

Class/Design - C4-S-1p (Mariner)

President Arthur (Second)

Built 1952 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 459, O/N 264,704


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=29'10"


Displacement=21,083 LT	Deadweight=13,498 LT	Gross tonnage=9,171


Cargo capacity: 780,923 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two FW WT boilers, 620 PSI WP. Built as a standard C4-S-1a Mariner. Modified to a C4-S-1p configuration to suit APL requirements by Todd Shipyard, Alameda, California in 1959.

Originally LONE STAR MARINER. Renamed President Arthur July 6, 1956. Sold to American Export Lines September 10, 1974 and renamed EXPORT DEMOCRACY. Transferred to the Maritime Administration in 1978 and renamed LONE STAR MARINER. In laid up fleet at James River, Virginia.

President Buchanan (Third)

Built 1953 by Sun Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Pennsylvania. Hull No. 585, O/N 266,017


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=29'10"


Displacement=21,093 LT	Deadweight=13,388 LT	Gross tonnage=9,171


Cargo capacity: 769,949 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed=20 knots


Originally HOOSIER MARINER. Renamed President Buchanan May 1, 1959. Sold to Waterman Steamship Co. August 20, 1974 and renamed CARTER BRAXTON. Transferred to the Maritime Administration in 1978 and renamed HOOSIER MARINER. Laid up in the Reserve Fleet at Beaumont, Texas December 1, 1983.

President Garfield (Fourth)

Built 1953 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 460, O/N 266,092


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=29'10"


Displacement=21,083 LT	Deadweight=13,498 LT	Gross tonnage=9,171


Cargo capacity: 768,949 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed=20 knots

Originally MAGNOLIA MARINER. Renamed President Garfield March 6, 1959. Sold to Waterman Steamship Co. October 2, 1974 and renamed SAMUEL CHASE. Transferred to the Maritime Administration in 1978. Scrapped June 1980 at Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

President Taylor (Second)

Built 1954 by Sun Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Pennsylvania. Hull No. 587, O/N 266,927


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=29'10"


Displacement=21,093 LT	Deadweight=13,365 LT	Gross tonnage=9,171


Cargo capacity: 768,949 CuFt.	Passengers: 12	Speed=20 knots

Originally HAWKEYE MARINER. Renamed President Taylor February 8, 1957. Sold to Farrell Lines June 10, 1974 and renamed AUSTRAL PILGRIM.

Class/Design - C4-S-1q (Searacers)

President Lincoln (Second)

Built 1961 by Bethlehem Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 5488, O/N 285,311


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'10 1/4"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=31'7 1/8"


Displacement=22,630 LT	Deadweight=14,048 LT	Gross tonnage=13,223


Cargo capacity: 721,656 CuFt./410 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms,	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 640 PSI WP.

Traded in to the Maritime Administration April 30, 1979. Renamed LINCOLN and placed in the Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay, California, where it remained in inactive status as of October 1992.

President Tyler (Third)

Built 1961 by Bethlehem Steel Co., San Francisco, California. Hull No. 5489, O/N 286,232


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'10 1/4"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=31'7 1/8"


Displacement=22,630 LT	Deadweight=14,048 LT	Gross tonnage=13,223


Cargo capacity: 721,656 CuFt./410 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two B&W WT boilers, 640 PSI WP.


Traded in to the Maritime Administration April 30, 1979. Renamed PRESIDENT and placed in the Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay, California, where it remained in inactive status as of May 1990.

Class/Design - C4-S-1s (C6-S-1s)

President Roosevelt (Second)

Built 1961 as a C4-S-1s by Todd Shipyard, San Pedro, California. Hull No. 77, O/N 287,238


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=31'7"


Displacement=22,595 LT	Deadweight=14,797 LT	Gross tonnage=12,712


Cargo: break bulk.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two CE WT boilers, 640 PSI WP.

Lengthened and converted to a container ship in 1971 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., San Francisco, California.


LOA=667'11"	LBP=633'0"	B=76'0"	D=44'8 1/8"	Draft=33'3 5/8"


Displacement=31,498 LT	Deadweight=19,555 LT	Gross tonnage=16,518


Container capacity: 1108 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20.1 knots

Machinery: Turbines upgraded to use 22,000 National Defense HP.


Originally WASHINGTON MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1961 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL name changed to President Roosevelt on November 26, 1975. Traded into the Maritime Administration December 30, 1982 and chartered back to APL. Trade-in cancelled, vessel sold to Delta Lines September 7, 1983 and renamed SANTA ROSA. Sold to U.S. Lines in 1985 and renamed AMERICAN BUILDER. Laid up at Hampton Roads, Virginia April 6, 1987. Converted to a crane ship in 1989 by Tampa Shipyards, Tampa, Florida and renamed EQUALITY STATE (T ACS 8).

President Truman (First)

Built 1961 as a C4-S-1s by Todd Shipyard, San Pedro, California. Hull No. 78, O/N 287,976


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=31'7"


Displacement=22,595 LT	Deadweight=14,797 LT	Gross tonnage=12,436


Cargo: break bulk.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two CE WT boilers, 640 PSI WP.

Lengthened and converted to a container ship in 1971 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., San Francisco, California.


LOA=667'11"	LBP=633'0"	B=76'0"	D=44'8 1/8"	Draft=33'3 5/8"


Displacement=31,498 LT	Deadweight=19,015 LT	Gross tonnage=16,518


Container capacity: 1124 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets,	Speed=20.1 knots

Machinery: Turbines upgraded to use 22,000 National Defense HP.

Originally JAPAN MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1961 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL name changed to President Truman on November 14, 1975. Sold to the Maritime Administration January 21, 1987. Converted to a crane ship by Tampa Shipbuilding Co., Tampa, Florida, in 1989 and renamed DIAMOND STATE (T ACS 7).

President Eisenhower (First)

Built 1962 as a C4-S-1s by Todd Shipyard, San Pedro, California. Hull No. 79, O/N 288,986


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=31'7"


Displacement=22,595 LT	Deadweight=14,797 LT	Gross tonnage=12,712


Cargo: break bulk.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two CE WT boilers, 640 PSI WP.

Lengthened and converted to a container ship in 1972 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., San Francisco, California.


LOA=667'11"	LBP=633'0"	B=76'0"	D=44'8 1/8"	Draft=33'3 5/8"


Displacement=31,498 LT	Deadweight=19,555 LT	Gross tonnage=16,518


Container capacity: 1108 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20.1 knots

Machinery: Turbines upgraded to use 22,000 National Defense HP.

Originally PHILIPPINE MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1962 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL, name changed to President Eisenhower on October 16, 1975. Traded in to the Maritime Administration October 25, 1982 and chartered back to APL. Trade-in cancelled, vessel sold to Delta Lines September 7, 1983 and renamed SANTA PAULA. Sold to U.S. Lines in 1985 and renamed AMERICAN BANKER. Laid up at Hampton Roads, Virginia March 28, 1987.

Class/Design - C4-S-1sa (C6-S-69c)

President Kennedy (First)

Built 1964 as a C4-S-1sa by National Steel Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, California. Hull No. 335, O/N 296,779


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=31'7"


Displacement=22,595 LT	Deadweight=14,747 LT	Gross tonnage=12,440


Cargo: 767,000 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two FW WT boilers, 640 PSI WP.

Lengthened 105 ft. and converted to a container ship in 1972 by Todd Shipyards, San Pedro, California.


LOA=668'7 3/4"	LBP=633'0"	B=76'0"	D=44'9 5/8"	Draft=33'7 1/8"


Displacement=31,800 LT	Deadweight=19,286 LT	Gross tonnage=16,542


Container capacity: 1124 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=20.1 knots

Machinery: Turbines upgraded to use 22,000 National Defense HP.

Originally OREGON MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1964 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL name changed to President Kennedy on September 24, 1975. Renamed President Wilson March 30, 1988. Sold to Profish International, Seattle, Washington October 6, 1988. Converted to a fish processing ship in Maloy, Norway and Portland, Oregon. Renamed OCEAN PHOENIX 1990.

Class/Design - C4-S-1qa (C6-S-1qc) Master Mariners

President Harrison (Third)

Built 1966 as a C4-S-1qa by National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, California. Hull No. 340, O/N 502,569


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=30'9 1/4"


Displacement=21,090 LT	Deadweight=12,650 LT	Gross tonnage=10,411


Cargo capacity: 756,112 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two FW WT boilers, 735 PSI WP.

Lengthened 105 ft. and converted to a container ship in 1973 by Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Washington.


LOA=668'7 3/4"	LBP=633'0"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=33'3 1/4"


Container capacity: 838 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Turbines upgraded to use 22,000 National Defense HP.


Traded in to the Maritime Administration April 30, 1979, then chartered back until May 1, 1981. Converted by MARAD to a crane ship at Manitowoc, Wisconsin April 1984 and renamed KEYSTONE STATE (T-ACS 1).

President Monroe (Third)

Built 1966 as a C4-S-1qa by National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, California. Hull No. 339, O/N 501,712


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=30'9 1/4"


Displacement=21,090 LT	Deadweight=12,650 LT	Gross tonnage=10,411


Cargo capacity: 756,112 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two FW WT boilers, 735 PSI WP.

Lengthened 105 ft. and converted to a container ship in 1972 by Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Washington.


LOA=668'7 3/4"	LBP=633'0"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=33'3 1/4"


Container capacity: 838 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Turbines upgraded to use 22,000 National Defense HP.

Traded in to the Maritime Administration April 30, 1979, and then chartered back until January 29, 1982. Converted by MARAD to a crane ship by Continental Marine at San Francisco, California in 1984 and renamed GEM STATE (T-ACS 2).

President Polk (Third)

Built 1966 as a C4-S-1qa by National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, California. Hull No. 338, O/N 500,484


LOA=563'7 3/4"	LBP=528'6"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=30'9 1/4"


Displacement=21,090 LT	Deadweight=12,650 LT	Gross tonnage=10,411


Cargo capacity: 756,112 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 19,250 HP. Two FW WT boilers, 735 PSI WP.

Lengthened 105 ft. and converted to a container ship in 1972 by Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Washington.


LOA=668'7 3/4"	LBP=633'0"	B=76'0"	D=44'6"	Draft=33'3 1/4"


Container capacity: 838 TEU	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=20.5 knots

Machinery: Turbines upgraded to use 22,000 National Defense HP.

Traded in to the Maritime Administration October 25, 1982, then chartered back until November 8, 1982. Converted by MARAD to a crane ship by Dillingham Ship Repair, Portland, Oregon in 1986 and renamed GRAND CANYON STATE (T-ACS 3).

Class/Design - C4-S-69a (C6-s-69c) Seamasters

President Grant (Fourth)

Built 1967 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 490, O/N 511,226


LOA=573'11"	LBP=544'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=21,425 LT	Deadweight=12,830 LT	Gross tonnage=14,762


Cargo: 845,020 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=24 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 24,000 HP @ 126 RPM. One FW WT boiler, 1045 PSI WP. One 700 HP electric take-home motor, powered by a gas turbine driven generator, connected to the bull gear. Lengthened 90 ft. and converted to a full container ship in 1972 by Todd Shipyards, San Pedro, California.


LOA=663'11"	LBP=634'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=27,620 LT	Deadweight=17,477 LT	Gross tonnage=17,801


Container capacity: 1066 TEU	Passengers: 12	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=23 knots

Stranded and lost at entrance to Keelung Harbor, Taiwan, September 9, 1976.

President Taft (Third)

Built 1967 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 491, O/N 511,653


LOA=573'11"	LBP=544'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=21,425 LT	Deadweight=12,830 LT	Gross tonnage=14,764


Cargo: 845,020 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=24 knots


LOA=663'11"	LBP=634'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=27,620 LT	Deadweight=17,477 LT	Gross tonnage=17,801


Container capacity: 1094 TEU	Passengers: 12	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=23 knots

Sold to Chien Yu Steel Co. December 22, 1992 and sent to Kaohsiung, Taiwan for scrapping.

President Van Buren (Fourth)

Built 1967 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 489, O/N 509,581


LOA=573'11"	LBP=544'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=21,425 LT	Deadweight=12,830 LT	Gross tonnage=14,764


Cargo: 845,020 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=24 knots


LOA=663'11"	LBP=634'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=27,620 LT	Deadweight=17,477 LT	Gross tonnage=17,803


Container capacity: 1094 TEU	Passengers: 12	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=23 knots


On the return leg of her maiden voyage President Van Buren set a speed record from Yokohama to San Francisco averaging 25.55 knots. Chartered to Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. April 19, 1987 and renamed HOWELL LYKES. Returned to APL on November 21, 1992 and renamed President Van Buren and laid up in San Diego. Sold to Western Overseas Co. December 1, 1993 to be scrapped in India.

President Fillmore (Fifth)

Built 1968 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 493, O/N 513,860


LOA=573'11"	LBP=544'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=21,425 LT	Deadweight=12,830 LT	Gross tonnage=14,762


Cargo: 845,020 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=24 knots


LOA=663'11"	BBP=634'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=27,620 LT	Deadweight=17,477 LT	Gross tonnage=17,801


Container capacity: 1094 TEU	Passengers: 12	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=23 knots

Chartered to Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. May 10, 1987 and renamed MASON LYKES. Returned to APL June 28, 1993, renamed President Fillmore and laid up in San Diego, California. Sold January 4, 1994 to Western Overseas Co. and sent to India for scrapping.

President McKinley (Third)

Built 1968 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 492, O/N 512,593


LOA=573'11"	LBP=544'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=21,425 LT	Deadweight=12,830 LT	Gross tonnage=14,764


Cargo: 845,020 CuFt.	Passengers: 12 in 8 staterooms	Speed=24 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared turbine powered, 24,000 HP @ 126 RPM. One FW WT boiler, 1045 PSI WP. One 700 HP electric take-home motor, powered by a gas turbine driven generator, connected to the bull gear. Laid down as President Johnson but name changed to President McKinley before launching. Lengthened 90 ft. and converted to a full container ship in 1972 by Todd Shipyards, San Pedro, California.


LOA=663'11"	LBP=634'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'6"	Draft=30'7 7/8"


Displacement=27,620 LT	Deadweight=17,477 LT	Gross tonnage=17,801


Container capacity: 1094 TEU	Passengers: 12	Crew: 45 + 2 cadets	Speed=23 knots

Chartered to Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. April 12, 1987 and renamed ALMERIA LYKES. Returned to APL on Chartered to Sealand February 9, 1993 and renamed S-L SHINING STAR. Sold to Sealand September 15, 1993.

Class/Design - C5-S-75a

President Adams (Fifth)

Built 1968 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 587, O/N 517,120


LOA=605'0"	LBP=582'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'0"	Draft=35'0 1/2"


Displacement=31,995 LT	Deadweight=22,208 LT	Gross tonnage=15,949/11,559


Cargo capacity: 1,082,207 CuFt. and 332 TEU containers	Passengers: 12	Speed=20.8 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 24,000 HP @ 105 RPM. Two B&W WT boilers, 875 PSI @ 950 degrees fahrenheit.


Originally ALASKAN MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1968 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL name changed to President Adams on April 11, 1978. Sold to the Military Sealift Command April 11, 1988. Renamed CAPE GIRARDEAU and placed in the Reserve Fleet , Suisun Bay, California. Operated by APL for the government during Operation Desert Storm.

President Jackson (Fifth)

Built 1968 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 588, O/N 517,717


LOA=605'0"	LBP=582'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'0"	Draft=35'0 1/2"


Displacement=31,995 LT	Deadweight=22,208 LT	Gross tonnage=15,949/11,559


Cargo capacity: 1,082,207 CuFt. and 332 TEU containers	Passengers: 12	Speed=20.8 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 24,000 HP @ 105 RPM. Two B&W WT boilers, 875 PSI @ 950 degrees fahrenheit.

Originally INDIAN MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1968 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL name changed to President Jackson on September 5, 1978. Sold to the Maritime Administration March 28, 1988. Renamed CAPE GIBSON and placed in the Reserve Fleet, Suisun Bay, California. Operated for the government by APL during Operation Desert Storm.

President Cleveland (Third)

Built 1969 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 593, O/N 521,866


LOA=605'0"	LBP=582'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'0"	Draft=35'0 1/2"


Displacement=31,995 LT	Deadweight=22,208 LT	Gross tonnage=15,949/11,559


Cargo capacity: 1,082,207 CuFt. and 332 TEU containers	Passengers: 12	Speed=20.8 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 24,000 HP @ 105 RPM. Two B&W WT boilers, 875 PSI @ 950 degrees fahrenheit.

Originally AMERICAN MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1969 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL name changed to President Cleveland on May 2, 1978. Sold to Victory Maritime Co., an operating unit of Sea Lift Inc., January 11, 1989 and renamed CLEVELAND.

President Taylor (Third)

Built 1969 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 589, O/N 518,517


LOA=605'0"	LBP=582'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'0"	Draft=35'0 1/2"


Displacement=31,995 LT	Deadweight=22,208 LT	Gross tonnage=15,949/11,559


Cargo capacity: 1,082,207 CuFt. and 332 TEU containers	Passengers: 12	Speed=20.8 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 24,000 HP @ 105 RPM. Two B&W WT boilers, 875 PSI @ 950 degrees fahrenheit.

Originally KOREA MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1969 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL name changed to President Taylor on June 6, 1978. Chartered to Waterman Steamship Co. on March 8, 1988 and operated in joint charter with APL. Name unchanged. Sold to Lykes Steamship Co. January 17, 1989, and renamed STELLA LYKES. Sold to Indian shipbreakers and scrapped at Alang, India June 1995.

President Wilson (Third)

Built 1969 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia. Hull No. 590, O/N 520,392


LOA=605'0"	LBP=582'6"	B=82'0"	D=45'0"	Draft=35'0 1/2"


Displacement=31,995 LT	Deadweight=22,208 LT	Gross tonnage=15,949/11,559


Cargo capacity: 1,082,207 CuFt. and 332 TEU containers	Passengers: 12	Speed=20.8 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 24,000 HP @ 105 RPM. Two B&W WT boilers, 875 PSI @ 950 degrees fahrenheit.

Originally HONG KONG MAIL. Operated by American Mail Line from 1969 to 1978. With consolidation of AML into APL name changed to President Wilson on May 24, 1978. Chartered to Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. May 11, 1987 and renamed SUE LYKES.

Class/Design - C6-S-85b
	President Jefferson (3rd)
	President Madison (4th)
	President Pierce (3rd)
	President Johnson (5th)
Class/Design - C8-S-81e
	President Grant (5th)
	President Hoover (4th)
	President Harrison (4th)
	President Tyler (4th)
Glossary of Terms

Class/Design - C6-S-85b (Pacesetters)

President Jefferson (Third)

Built 1973 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 1184, O/N 544,900


LOA=669'2 3/4"	LBP=625'0"	B=90'0"	D=53'0"	Draft=36'6 3/8"


Displacement=34,800 LT	Deadweight=22,848 LT	Gross tonnage=21,467


Cargo capacity: 1508 TEU containers	Passengers: none	Crew: 40 + 2 cadets	Speed=23 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 28,500 HP @ 106.5 RPM. Two CE WT boilers, 870 PSI WP.

Continue to operate as an APL vessel.

President Madison (Fourth)

Built 1973 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 1185, O/N 546,725


LOA=669'2 3/4"	LBP=625'0"	B=90'0"	D=53'0"	Draft=36'6 3/8"


Displacement=34,800 LT	Deadweight=22,845 LT	Gross tonnage=21,467


Cargo capacity: 1508 TEU containers	Passengers: none	Crew: 40 + 2 cadets	Speed=23 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 28,500 HP @ 106.5 RPM. Two CE WT boilers, 870 PSI WP.

On return leg of maiden voyage from Yokohama to Los Angeles on May 22, 1973, averaged 26.74 knots over 4833 miles. Chartered to Lykes Steamship Co. November 20, 1992 and renamed HOWELL LYKES.

President Pierce (Third)

Built 1973 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co., Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hull No. 1186, O/N 552,108


LOA=669'2 3/4"	LBP=625'0"	B=90'0"	D=53'0"	Draft=36'6 3/8"


Displacement=34,800 LT	Deadweight=22,845 LT	Gross tonnage=21,467


Cargo capacity: 1508 TEU containers	Passengers: none	Crew: 40 + 2 cadets	Speed=23 knots

Machinery: Single screw, geared steam turbine, 28,500 HP @ 106.5 RPM. Two CE WT boilers, 870 PSI WP.


Chartered to Lykes Steamship Co. April 26, 1992 and renamed JEAN LYKES.