ABIEL FOSTER
Abiel Foster at anchor, view of starboard side. June 16, 1943. U.S. Coast Guard photograph.
Year Built
1942
Official Number
241606
Shipyard
California Shipbuilding Corporation
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
EC2-S-C1
Ship Length
442.00 feet
Beam
57.00 feet
Mast Height
--
Net Tons
4380.00 tons
Gross Tons
7176.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
499573.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
--
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Scrapped
Historical Narrative
Vessel Name History
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Mission
Mission Name |
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World War II |
Historical Documents
Milestones
Event | Date | Content |
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Entry
| 5/16/1942 | Delivered to USMC and WSA by builder. |
Entry
| 5/30/1946 | Entered Reserve Fleet. |
Acquisition
| 5/30/1946 | |
Disposition
| 11/29/1960 | Sold as scrap to Northern Metal Company for $45,045 |
Withdrawl
| 11/29/1960 |
Ship Imagery
Status Cards
Documents
Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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