DAVID G. FARRAGUT


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Year Built
1943
Official Number
242714
Shipyard
Delta Ship Building Company
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
EC2-S-C1
Ship Length
422.80 feet
Beam
57.00 feet
Mast Height
--
Net Tons
4360.00 tons
Gross Tons
7191.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
499573.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
27.60 tons
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Sold - Scrap

Historical Narrative



This Liberty ship was named for David G. Farragut (1801-1870). David Glasgow Farragut was an officer in the U.S. Navy. Commissioned a midshipman at age nine in 1810, Farragut served in the Navy during the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Farragut was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the U.S. Navy. Farragut is also known for his success at the Battle of New Orleans and the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War.

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Vessel Name History

DAVID G. FARRAGUT

Mission

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Milestones


Event Date Content
Entry
3/6/1946
Acquisition
3/6/1946
Disposition
3/9/1971
Withdrawl
3/9/1971

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