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A guide to the Diablo (built 1919; freighter) pamphlet, circa 1918
HDC1303 (SAFR 21362)  
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Description
The Diablo (built 1919; freighter) pamphlet (SAFR 21362, HDC1303) describes the S.S. DIABLO, a 416 foot, six inch freighter built by Pacific Coast Shipbuilding Co., San Francisco, California. The ship was built for the U.S. Shipping Board before World War II. The collection includes profile, top and side views of the ship. It also includes tables that note Particulars; Shipbuilders Capacities; Water Ballast; Oil Tanks; Coal; Fresh Water; and Deadweight Scale. The collection is open for use.
Background
Pacific Coast Shipbuilding was organized in 1918 to build cargo ships for the U.S. Shipping Board. Local developer Robert Burgess built it next to the terminus of the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railroads.
Extent
1 item.
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Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Availability
This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.