LESUTH (AK-125)
Year Built
1943
Official Number
243292
Shipyard
California Shipbuilding Corporation
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
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Ship Length
417.60 feet
Beam
56.80 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
Sold - U.S. Operation
Historical Narrative
Vessel was present in Tokyo Bay during the surrender of Japan at the end of World War II.
Vessel Name History
1943 - 1943: William M. Gwin
1943 - 1964: Lesuth (AK-125)
Vessel Name History
Mission
No Mission for this vessel
Historical Documents
No documents for this vessel
Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
|---|---|---|
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Entry
| 5/29/1947 | |
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Acquisition
| 5/29/1947 | ex-WILLIAM M. GWIN |
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Disposition
| 8/20/1961 | |
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Withdrawl
| 8/20/1961 |
Ship Imagery
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Status Cards
Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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