Transferred to United States Shipping Board 17 January 1919
Notes
Operated as commercial cargo ship SS West Gambo 1919-1941 and SS Empire Hartebeeste 1941-1942
Torpedoed and sunk 20 September 1942
General characteristics
Type
Design 1013 ship (cargo ship)
Displacement
12,225 tons
Length
423 ft 9 in (129.16 m)
Beam
54 ft 0 in (16.46 m)
Draft
24 ft 2 in (7.37 m) (mean)
Propulsion
Steam engine
Speed
10.5 knots
Complement
103
Armament
none
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