CRESCENT CITY (AP-40/APA-21)

Crescent City view to port and forward under no. 4 hold showing boat stowage and handling facilities. U.S. Navy Yard, Charleston, South Carolina on November 1, 1941. United States Navy Photo.

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Year Built

1940

Official Number

239932

Shipyard

Bethlehem Steel Shipbuilding Division

General Type

Naval Auxiliary

Specific Type

APA Attack Transport

MARAD Type

C3-P&C

Ship Length

491.00 feet

Beam

65.50 feet

Mast Height

Net Tons

4555.00 tons

Gross Tons

7987.00 tons

Cargo Capacity

453273.00 square feet

Draft, Summer

Draft, Lightweight

Displacement, Summer

14247.00 tons

Displacement, Lightweight

8409.00 tons

Immersion, Summer

Immersion, Lightweight

Fate

Still in Govt. Service

Historical Narrative

There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.

Vessel Name History

1940 - 1941: Delorleans
1941 - 1970: Crescent City (APA-21)
1970 - 1999: Golden Bear (II)
(MARAD transferred vessel to City of Oakland)

Vessel Name History

CRESCENT CITY (AP-40/APA-21)

DELORLEANS

GOLDEN BEAR

Mission