ANDREW HAMILTON


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Year Built
1942
Official Number
242059
Shipyard
Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
EC2-S-C1
Ship Length
422.00 feet
Beam
57.00 feet
Mast Height
--
Net Tons
4380.00 tons
Gross Tons
7191.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
--
Draft, Summer
--
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Sold - Scrap

Historical Narrative



This Liberty ship was named for Andrew Hamilton (1676-1741). Andrew Hamilton was a lawyer in the Thirteen Colonies. Hamilton is best known for the successful defense of publisher John Zenger which set the precedent for freedom of the press.

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Vessel Name History

ANDREW HAMILTON

Mission

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Milestones


Event Date Content
Entry
4/14/1948
Acquisition
4/14/1948
Disposition
5/11/1962
Withdrawl
5/11/1962

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Shipwreck Information


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