C1-B Cargo Vessels Maritime Commission Hull plans, 1940

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Summary

Title:
C1-B Cargo Vessels Maritime Commission Hull plans
Dates:
1940
Creators:
Consolidated Steel Corporation
Abstract:
The C1-B Cargo Vessels Maritime Commission Hull plans (SAFR 21360, HDC1301) consist of two diazo diagrams for C1-B cargo vessels, Maritime Commission Hull numbers 75, 76, 77, 78 and 156, 157, 158 and 159. The plans were drawn for (and approved by) the U.S. Maritime Commission by staff at the Shipbuilding Division of the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd. in Los Angeles, California. George G. Sharp of 30 Church St., NYC is listed as the Naval Architect; and one of the plans was drawn by 'Wallach." According to Consolidated Steel World War II shipbuilding record, Hull 156 was the AGWIMONTE; Hull 157 was the AGWIPRINCE; Hull 158 was the ALCOA PENNANT; and Hull 159 was the ALCOA POLARIS. The Capacity Plan (Plan No. C1-B-S29-1-1) shows the profile of the freighter and the decks. It notes the storage capacity of various holds, spaces and tanks. It includes tables, principal characteristics and notes. The second diagram (Plan No. C1-B-S29-1-3), "Displacement & Other Curves," includes a graph, principal characteristics and general notes. The collection is open for use.
Extent:
2 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1301 (SAFR 21360), C1-B Cargo Vessels Maritime Commission Hull plans, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

The C1-B Cargo Vessels Maritime Commission Hull plans (SAFR 21360, HDC1301) consist of two diazo diagrams for C1-B cargo vessels, Maritime Commission Hull numbers 75, 76, 77, 78 and 156, 157, 158 and 159. The plans were drawn for (and approved by) the U.S. Maritime Commission by staff at the Shipbuilding Division of the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd. in Los Angeles, California. George G. Sharp of 30 Church St., NYC is listed as the Naval Architect; and one of the plans was drawn by 'Wallach." According to Consolidated Steel World War II shipbuilding record, Hull 156 was the AGWIMONTE; Hull 157 was the AGWIPRINCE; Hull 158 was the ALCOA PENNANT; and Hull 159 was the ALCOA POLARIS. The Capacity Plan (Plan No. C1-B-S29-1-1) shows the profile of the freighter and the decks. It notes the storage capacity of various holds, spaces and tanks. It includes tables, principal characteristics and notes. The second diagram (Plan No. C1-B-S29-1-3), "Displacement & Other Curves," includes a graph, principal characteristics and general notes. The collection is open for use.

Biographical / historical:

According to the website "American Merchant Marine at War" (www.usmm.org), United States Maritime Commission (USMC) C1-type ships were used in World War II and in the Korean and Vietnam wars. The USMC built 173 C1 ships between 1940 and 1945. They were meant to be used on routes that did not require fast ships. C1-B ships had either steam geared turbine or diesel motors.

The Consolidated Steel Corporation was located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Wilmington. The company built ships for World War II. The Wilmington shipyard was opened in 1941, after the Navy awarded the corporation a Maritime Commission contract. At its peak the shipyard employed 12,000 people; after the war, the facility was shut down.

(Taken from "Consolidated Steel Corp., Ltd., Wilmington, CA: WWII Construction Record," http://www.coltoncompany.com/shipbldg/ussbldrs/wwii/merchantshipbuilders/consolidatedwilmington.htm)

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

Gifted to the Park December 1, 1971

Processing information:

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Physical location:
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff, 14 November 2017.
Date Prepared:
2018
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ICMS database and converted into xml from a template revised and updated by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department. 1/3/2018 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1301 (SAFR 21360), C1-B Cargo Vessels Maritime Commission Hull plans, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Location of this collection:
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123, US
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415-561-7030
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