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Z-ET1-S-C3 Liberty Tankers built by California Shipbuilding, Los Angeles, CA.
Schuyler Colfax
Z-ET1-S-C3

SCHUYLER COLFAX, USA,  1T
7,243 GRT for U. S. War Shipping Administration, Los Angeles,  422.8 x 57.0
Tanker built by California Shipbuilding Corp., Los Angeles,  (11/1943)     #T20,  244655
Stranded 12 Aug 1946, off Honokaa, Hawaii Island, refloated same day, voyage ..., molasses,
CTL from bottom damage, transferred Aug 1947 to U. S. Navy for use as a target in Hawaiian waters.
( See photo below )
The Miramar Ship Index for "SCHUYLER COLFAX"
IDNo:
2244655
Year:
1943
Name:
SCHUYLER COLFAX
Keel:
21.09.1943
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
24.10.1943
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
16.11.1943

Tons:
7243
Link:
2389
DWT:
10674
Yard No:
T20
Length overall:
134.6
Ship Design:
Z-ET1-S-C3
LPP:
126.8
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
17.3
Builder:
California SB Corp.
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Terminal Is
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1T-11

Subsequent History:
-

Disposal Data:
Sunk as a target off Hawaii 08.1947 (stranding damage 12.08.1946 off Honokaa, Hawaii)

History:
 ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
244655
2244655
1943
SCHUYLER COLFAX
7243
-
U.S. Govt.

"Schuyler Colfax", a fire (after use as a target vessel).