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| − | Previoously known as the ''SS Colombia'' she made 13 war related voyages between the US and Europe/North Africa before she sailed from Seattle on 11 | + | Previoously known as the ''SS Colombia'' she made 13 war related voyages between the US and Europe/North Africa before she sailed from Seattle on 11 Jul 1944 for the SW Pacific where she was based for the next 10 months. Ports visited with cargo or troops include: Morotai, Lae, Oro Bay, Finschhafen, Woendi, Hollandia, Langemak, Aitape, Biak, Wakde, Noemfor, Leyte, Milne Bay, Manus, Manila |
| − | include: Morotai, Lae, Oro Bay, Finschhafen, Woendi, Hollandia, Langemak, Aitape, Biak, Wakde, Noemfor, Leyte, Milne Bay, Manus, Manila | + | and Eniwetok. |
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==Soldiers carried== | ==Soldiers carried== | ||
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| History | |
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| Name | USAT Mexico |
| Owner | New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company |
| Builder | Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newport News, Vaginia |
| Launched | 1932 |
| In service | 1932 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 5,236 tons |
| Length | 404 ft |
| Beam | 57 ft 6 in |
| Depth | draft 23 ft 7 in |
| Speed | 17 knots |
| Capacity | 1,130 troops |
Remarks
Previoously known as the SS Colombia she made 13 war related voyages between the US and Europe/North Africa before she sailed from Seattle on 11 Jul 1944 for the SW Pacific where she was based for the next 10 months. Ports visited with cargo or troops include: Morotai, Lae, Oro Bay, Finschhafen, Woendi, Hollandia, Langemak, Aitape, Biak, Wakde, Noemfor, Leyte, Milne Bay, Manus, Manila and Eniwetok.