FLYING YANKEE
Year Built
1944
Official Number
245853
Shipyard
Moore Shipbuilding Company
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
C2-S-B1
Ship Length
459.00 feet
Beam
63.00 feet
Mast Height
--
Net Tons
3508.00 tons
Gross Tons
6214.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
537188.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
--
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.
Vessel Name History
1944 - 1947: Flying Yankee
1947 - 1972: Margaret Lykes
Vessel Name History
Mission
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Historical Documents
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Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
|---|---|---|
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Vessel Name Change
| 10/20/1947 | Vessel name changed from FLYING YANKEE to MARGARET LYKES |
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Sale
| 10/20/1947 | Vessel sold for commercial operation to Lykes Brothers Steamship Company |
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Status Cards
Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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