Pass built Bethlehem Steel Co 1939, Quincy New York for Panama Canal Co., 9978Gt D493x64x34ft. 4 Steam turbines 9166shp. 2 screws 17.5knts. Service New York and Cristobal. WW2 US Transport Service 11 Jan 1942. Two voyages to Australia with troops. Flagship of Transport Div with US Navy, Atlantic Fleet 1942.Converted to Headquarters and Communication Ship 1943 took part in landings in Sicily, Salerno and Normandy.
Okinawa campaign serving as Press release ship during landing, surrender and occupation of Tokyo, entering Tokyo Bay 29 Aug 1945. Returned to Panama Line 25 Feb 1946. 1962 acquired by Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, as officer training ship renamed STATE OF MAINE. Sold for breaking up 9 May 1973.
Canal Zone SG214. SSS Ency