ZIZANIA
Year Built
1888
Official Number
225632
Shipyard
Ramsey and Son
General Type
Naval Combatant
Specific Type
Naval Combatant Other
MARAD Type
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Ship Length
161.00 feet
Beam
27.00 feet
Mast Height
--
Net Tons
263.00 tons
Gross Tons
447.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
--
Draft, Summer
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Draft, Lightweight
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Displacement, Summer
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Displacement, Lightweight
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Immersion, Summer
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Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold - U.S. Operation
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time; however, the U.S. Navy's Naval History and Heritage Command Dictionary of American Fighting Ships has an entry for the ship under both names.
Vessel Name History
1888 - 1943: Zizania
1943 - 1947: Adario
Vessel Name History
Mission
No Mission for this vessel
Historical Documents
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Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
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Requisitioned
| 8/20/1942 | Vessel was requisitioned and purchased from Pan American Shippers, Inc. It was briefly operated by the Philadelphia Derrick and Salvage Corporation as a general agent before being transferred to the U.S. Navy |
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Transferred
| 8/9/1943 | Vessel was transferred to the U.S. Navy to be used as a tender and tug boat. |
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Vessel Name Change
| 8/9/1943 | Vessel name changed from ZIZANIA to ADARIO |
Ship Imagery
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Status Cards
Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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