BIRKENHEAD (IX-133)


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Birkenhead on June 18, 1943, at New York. United States Coast Guard photo.
Year Built
1921
Official Number
221700
Shipyard
Moore Shipbuilding Company
General Type
Naval Service Craft
Specific Type
IX Unclassified/Miscellaneous Vessel
MARAD Type
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Ship Length
425.00 feet
Beam
57.00 feet
Mast Height
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Net Tons
4297.00 tons
Gross Tons
6960.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
80440.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
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Draft, Lightweight
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Displacement, Summer
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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

BIRKENHEAD (IX-133)

Mission
Mission Name
World War II
Historical Documents
Name Download
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Milestones


Event Date Content
Disposition
12/10/1947
Withdrawl
12/10/1947

Ship Imagery




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Documents


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Plans


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Shipwreck Information


Vessel Information
Owner
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Operator
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Operator Agreement
Unknown

Flag State
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Incident Information
Incident Date
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Use at Loss
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Cause
Sold - Scrap

Cause Comments
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Conflict
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Lives Lost
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