CASTOR (AKS-1)
Castor (AKS-1) undergoing renovation. Date and location unknown. United States Navy photo.
Year Built
1939
Official Number
238750
Shipyard
Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
General Type
Naval Auxiliary
Specific Type
AK Cargo Ship
MARAD Type
C2
Ship Length
459.16 feet
Beam
63.00 feet
Mast Height
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Net Tons
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Gross Tons
6085.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
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Draft, Summer
27.00 tons
Draft, Lightweight
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Displacement, Summer
14440.00 tons
Displacement, Lightweight
7350.00 tons
Immersion, Summer
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Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
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Vessel Name History
Mission
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| World War II |
| Korean War |
| Vietnam War |
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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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