SS John R. McQuigg was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II. She was named after John R. McQuigg, the National Commander of the American Legion, 1925–1926.
Construction
John R. McQuigg was laid down on 14 June 1944, under a Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 2311, by J.A. Jones Construction, Panama City, Florida; she was sponsored by Mrs. John R. McQuigg, the widow of the namesake, and launched on 19 July 1944.[3][1]
History
She was allocated to the American South African Lines, Inc., on 31 July 1944. On 1 June 1946, she was laid up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, in the Hudson River Group. On 16 December 1946, she was transferred to the Italian Government, which in turn sold her to the Italian Commission, for $555,667.40, on 27 December 1946. She was renamed Villa Di Brugine. In 1968, she was scrapped.[3][4]
References
Bibliography
- "Jones Construction, Panama City FL". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- Maritime Administration. "John R. McQuigg". Ship History Database Vessel Status Card. U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- Davies, James (May 2004). "Specifications (As-Built)" (PDF). p. 23. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- "SS John R. McQuigg". Retrieved 9 August 2018.