VOLANS (AKS-9)
Year Built
1943
Official Number
242696
Shipyard
South Portland Shipbuilding Company
General Type
Naval Auxiliary
Specific Type
AK Cargo Ship
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
27.60 tons
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
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Vessel Name History
1943 - 1943: Edward Preble
1943 - 1964: Volans (AKS-9)
Vessel Name History
Mission
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Historical Documents
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Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
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Entry
| 6/24/1947 | |
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Withdrawal
| 12/17/1964 | Sold for scrap to Union Metals Company |
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Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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