SS Charles F. Amidon
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SS Charles F. Amidon was an American Liberty ship built in 1943 for service in World War II. Her namesake was Charles F. Amidon, an American Judge from 1896 to 1928.
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Charles F. Amidon on 27 December 1943 | |
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Name | Charles F. Amidon |
Namesake | Charles F. Amidon |
Builder | Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation |
Yard number | 781 |
Laid down | 24 September 1943 |
Launched | 11 October 1943 |
Completed | 19 October 1943 |
Out of service | March 1961 |
Homeport | Portland |
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Fate | Scrapped, 1961 |
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Beam | 57 feet (17 m) |
Draft | 27 ft 9.25 in (8.4646 m) |
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Speed | 11.5 knots (21.3 km/h; 13.2 mph) |
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