History - 1939-46
Vessel Statistics
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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.
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.
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.
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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>>n 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>>n 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>>n 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.
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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.
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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.
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