BETELGEUSE (AK-260)


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Year Built
1944
Official Number
245744
Shipyard
California Shipbuilding Corporation
General Type
Naval Auxiliary
Specific Type
AK Cargo Ship
MARAD Type
VC2-S-AP3
Ship Length
455.00 feet
Beam
62.00 feet
Mast Height
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Net Tons
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Gross Tons
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Cargo Capacity
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Draft, Summer
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Draft, Lightweight
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Displacement, Summer
15580.00 tons
Displacement, Lightweight
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Immersion, Summer
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Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold - Scrap

Historical Narrative



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Vessel Name History

BETELGEUSE (AK-260)

COLOMBIA VICTORY

Mission
Mission Name
Korean War
Historical Documents
Name Download

Milestones


Event Date Content
Entry
9/4/1948
Acquisition
9/4/1948 ex-COLUMBIA VICTORY

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Documents


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Vessel Information
Owner
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Operator
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Operator Agreement
Unknown

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Incident Information
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Use at Loss
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Cause
Sold - Scrap

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