U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION C3-S-37d Type

 MARITIME ADMINISTRATION C3-S-37d Type break-bulk cargo ships (AK)

 Name            SASDT No.    Launched        Completed    Status
 GULF BANKER     TAK-5044     Oct. 5, 1963    1964         None
 GULF TRADER     TAK-2036     Dec. 28,1963    1964         None

Both, along with three other sister ships, acquired for use with the Ready Reserve Force (RRF). After overhaul, GULF BANKER and GULF TRADER were upgraded to the RRF on Nov. 28, 1994.

Both ships were downgraded to the...