NAMPA VICTORY

Main Page
Advanced Search

Year Built

1944

Official Number

245798

Shipyard

Oregon Shipbuilding Company

General Type

Dry Cargo

Specific Type

Break Bulk

MARAD Type

VC2-S-AP3

Ship Length

455.25 feet

Beam

62 feet

Mast Height

Net Tons

4551 tons

Gross Tons

7608 tons

Cargo Capacity

453210 square feet

Draft, Summer

Draft, Lightweight

Displacement, Summer

Displacement, Lightweight

Immersion, Summer

Immersion, Lightweight

Fate

Transferred - U.S. Govt.

There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.

Vessel Name History

1944 - 1951: Nampa Victory
1951 - 1974: Antares (AKS-33)

Vessel Name History

ANTARES (AKS-33)

Mission

No Mission for this vessel

Historical Documents

No documents for this vessel

Event: Entry Date: 1/18/1948 Vessel entered Wilmington Reserve Fleet for lay-up
Event: Withdrawal Date: 9/21/1950 Vessel withdrawn for activation under U.S. Lines
Event: Entry Date: 11/28/1950 Vessel entered James River Reserve Fleet for lay-up
Event: Vessel Name Change Date: 7/23/1951 Vessel name changed from NAMPA VICTORY to ANTARES (AKS-33)
Event: Withdrawal Date: 7/23/1951 Vessel was withdrawn from reserve fleet and placed in US Navy custody for conversion to ANTARES (AKS-33)