CHARLES BULFINCH


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CharlesBulfinch_873_002.jpg
Year Built
1943
Official Number
243365
Shipyard
Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard
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
499916.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
27.60 tons
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Sold - Scrap

Historical Narrative



This Liberty ship was named for Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844). Charles Bulfinch was an early American architect. Bulfinch is best known for his designs of the Massachusetts State House, and the wings and central portion of the U.S. Capitol.

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Vessel Name History

CHARLES BULFINCH

Mission

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Milestones


Event Date Content
Entry
5/24/1948
Acquisition
5/24/1948 IN 2 GRAIN PROGRAMS
Disposition
5/1/1970
Withdrawl
5/1/1970

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