JACOB RIIS
Year Built
1943
Official Number
169673
Shipyard
California Shipbuilding Corporation
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
EC2-S-C1
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
--
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
14230.00 tons
Immersion, Lightweight
3400.00 tons
Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.
Vessel Name History
1943 - 1943: Jacob Riis
1943 - 1959: Samholt
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Historical Documents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
| 7/17/1943 | Vessel name changed from JACOB RIIS to SAMHOLT |
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Lend-Lease
| 7/17/1943 | Vessel lend-leased to the British Ministry for War Transport |
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Status Cards
Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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