Neshanic 251093

This propeller was built in 1943 by Bethlehem-Sparrows Point Shipyard, Sparrows Point, Maryland. She was owned by the U.S. Maritime Commission until 1943, when she was sold to the U.S. Navy. She was then sold to Gulf Oil Company in 1947, Maryland Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in 1958, Pioneer Steamship Company in 1960, Columbia Transportation Company in 1962, and American Steamship Company in 2006. In 1947, she became "GulfOil," in 1961, she became "Pioneer Challenger," in 1962, she became "Middleton," and in 2006, she became "American Victory." She was converted to dry bulk carrier in 1961, then to a self-unloader in 1982. She was laid down as "Marquette." She was built under U.S. Maritime Commission contract as T3-S-A1 tanker. As "GolfOil," she collided with tanker "S.E. Graham", August 7, 1958, at Newport, Rhode Island. The "Graham," who was carrying one million gallons of gasoline, exploded, killing fifteen crewmen from "GulfOil." As "Pioneer Challenger," she struck a submerged object off Buffalo, New York, July 30, 1961, suffering severe bottom damage. As "Middletown," she underwent an inspection on December 6, 1978, that discovered broken rudder stock