J. FRANKLIN BELL (APA-16 / AP-34)

J. Franklin Bell during World War II (1941 - 1945). Exact date and location unknown. United States Navy photo.

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Year Built

1921

Official Number

221314

Shipyard

New York Shipbuilding Corporation

General Type

Naval Auxiliary

Specific Type

AP Transport

MARAD Type

USSB

Ship Length

535.16 feet

Beam

72.16 feet

Mast Height

Net Tons

Gross Tons

14127.00 tons

Cargo Capacity

Draft, Summer

Draft, Lightweight

Displacement, Summer

21900.00 tons

Displacement, Lightweight

13529.00 tons

Immersion, Summer

Immersion, Lightweight

Fate

Sold - No Further Info

Historical Narrative

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

Vessel Name History

1921 - 1923: Keystone State
1923 - 1940: President McKinley
1940 - 1948: J. Franklin Bell (AP-34)

Vessel Name History

J. FRANKLIN BELL (APA-16 / AP-34)

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY

Mission