USS Pictor (AF-54)
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==History== |
==History== |
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''Pictor'' was laid down under a [[Maritime Commission]] contract as ''SS Great Republic'' (MC–187) 18 March 1942 by the [[Moore Dry Dock Company]], [[Oakland, California]]; She was launched 4 June 1942, sponsored by Mrs. William Craig |
''Pictor'' was laid down under a [[Maritime Commission]] contract as ''SS Great Republic'' (MC–187) 18 March 1942 by the [[Moore Dry Dock Company]], [[Oakland, California]]; She was launched 4 June 1942, sponsored by Mrs. William Craig Jr.. During outfitting, refrigeration was added to all five holds and she was reclassified as a [[Type C2 ship|C2-S-B1(R)]] type ship and was delivered 29 June 1943. |
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=== Commercial service (1943–1950) === |
=== Commercial service (1943–1950) === |
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