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|Ship awarded = 30 January 1942
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|Ship ordered = as type ([[Liberty ship|EC2-S-C1]]) hull, [[Maritime Commission|MCE]] hull 999
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'''SS ''Charles Bulfinch''''' was a [[Liberty ship]] built in the [[United States]] during [[World War II]]. She was named after [[Charles Bulfinch]], an [[United States|American]] architect. Bulfinch is best known for his designs of the [[Massachusetts State House]], and the wings and central portion of the [[US Capitol]].{{sfn|MARAD}}
'''SS ''Charles Bulfinch''''' was a [[Liberty ship]] built in the [[United States]] during [[World War II]]. She was named after [[Charles Bulfinch]], an [[United States|American]] architect. Bulfinch is best known for his designs of the [[Massachusetts State House]], and the wings and central portion of the [[US Capitol]].{{sfn|MARAD}}


==Construction==
==Construction==
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==History==
==History==
She was allocated to [[Luckenbach Steamship Co.Inc.]], on 22 June 1943. On 10 January 1948, she was laid up in the [[Hudson River Reserve Fleet]], [[Jones Point, New York|Jones Point]], New York. On 4 May 1953, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1953", she returned loaded on 18 May 1953. On 25 November 1957, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 2 December 1957. On 10 October 1958, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1958", she returned loaded on 27 October 1958. On 19 October 1959, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 23 October 1959. On 15 November 1960, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1960", she returned loaded on 25 November 1960. On 8 March 1963, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 14 March 1963. On 7 January 1970, she was sold for scrapping to [[Steel Factors, Ltd.]], for $65,130. She was removed from the fleet on 1 May 1970.{{sfn|MARAD}}
She was allocated to [[Luckenbach Steamship Company]], on 22 June 1943. On 10 January 1948, she was laid up in the [[Hudson River Reserve Fleet]], [[Jones Point, New York|Jones Point]], New York. On 4 May 1953, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1953", she returned loaded on 18 May 1953. On 25 November 1957, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 2 December 1957. On 10 October 1958, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1958", she returned loaded on 27 October 1958. On 19 October 1959, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 23 October 1959. On 15 November 1960, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1960", she returned loaded on 25 November 1960. On 8 March 1963, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 14 March 1963. On 7 January 1970, she was sold for scrapping to [[Steel Factors, Ltd.]], for $65,130. She was removed from the fleet on 1 May 1970.{{sfn|MARAD}}


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History
United States
NameCharles Bulfinch
NamesakeCharles Bulfinch
OwnerWar Shipping Administration (WSA)
OperatorLuckenbach Steamship Co., Inc.
Orderedas type (EC2-S-C1) hull, MCE hull 999
Awarded30 January 1942
BuilderBethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, Maryland[1]
Cost$1,003,874[2]
Yard number2149
Way number3
Laid down14 May 1943
Launched10 June 1943
Sponsored byMrs. Milton G. Baker
Completed22 June 1943
Identification
Fate
General characteristics [3]
Class and type
Tonnage
Displacement
Length
  • 441 feet 6 inches (135 m) oa
  • 416 feet (127 m) pp
  • 427 feet (130 m) lwl
Beam57 feet (17 m)
Draft27 ft 9.25 in (8.4646 m)
Installed power
  • 2 × Oil fired 450 °F (232 °C) boilers, operating at 220 psi (1,500 kPa)
  • 2,500 hp (1,900 kW)
Propulsion
Speed11.5 knots (21.3 km/h; 13.2 mph)
Capacity
  • 562,608 cubic feet (15,931 m3) (grain)
  • 499,573 cubic feet (14,146 m3) (bale)
Complement
Armament

SS Charles Bulfinch was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II. She was named after Charles Bulfinch, an American architect. Bulfinch is best known for his designs of the Massachusetts State House, and the wings and central portion of the US Capitol.[4]

Construction

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Charles Bulfinch was laid down on 14 May 1943, under a Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MCE hull 999, by the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, Maryland; she was sponsored by Mrs. Milton G. Baker, the wife of a yard employee, and was launched on 10 June 1943.[1][2]

History

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She was allocated to Luckenbach Steamship Company, on 22 June 1943. On 10 January 1948, she was laid up in the Hudson River Reserve Fleet, Jones Point, New York. On 4 May 1953, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1953", she returned loaded on 18 May 1953. On 25 November 1957, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 2 December 1957. On 10 October 1958, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1958", she returned loaded on 27 October 1958. On 19 October 1959, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 23 October 1959. On 15 November 1960, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be loaded with grain under the "Grain Program 1960", she returned loaded on 25 November 1960. On 8 March 1963, she was withdrawn from the fleet to be emptied of grain, she returned empty on 14 March 1963. On 7 January 1970, she was sold for scrapping to Steel Factors, Ltd., for $65,130. She was removed from the fleet on 1 May 1970.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards 2008.
  2. ^ a b c MARCOM.
  3. ^ Davies 2004, p. 23.
  4. ^ a b MARAD.

Bibliography

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  • "Bethlehem-Fairfield, Baltimore MD". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  • Maritime Administration. "Charles Bulfinch". Ship History Database Vessel Status Card. U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  • Davies, James (May 2004). "Specifications (As-Built)" (PDF). p. 23. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  • "SS Charles Bulfinch". Retrieved 17 March 2020.
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