SS Mary Luckenbach (1918)

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SS Mary Luckenbach (1918)

The SS Mary Luckenbach was a cargo ship built in 1918 during World War I. The ship was constructed by the American International Shipbuilding Corporation in Hog Island, Pennsylvania. It was named after Mary Luckenbach, the wife of Charles W. Luckenbach, a prominent figure in the shipping industry at the time.

History

The SS Mary Luckenbach was launched on June 15, 1918, and was initially operated by the United States Shipping Board. During World War I, the ship was used to transport supplies and equipment to support the war effort.

After the war, the SS Mary Luckenbach continued its service as a cargo vessel, carrying various goods across the oceans. The ship was known for its reliability and efficiency in delivering cargo to different ports around the world.

In 1942, during World War II, the SS Mary Luckenbach was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of North Carolina. The ship went down with a significant portion of its cargo and crew on board.

Legacy

The sinking of the SS Mary Luckenbach was a tragic event that highlighted the dangers faced by merchant ships during wartime. The ship's loss was mourned by the maritime community, and it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by seafarers in the service of their countries.

Today, the memory of the SS Mary Luckenbach lives on in maritime history books and archives, commemorating the vessel and its crew for their contributions to the war effort.

See also

• Cargo ship
• World War I
• World War II
• Merchant navy

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