SS Edward K. Collins

SS "Edward K. Collins" was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II. She was named after US Army Lieutenant Colonel Edward K. Collins.
Construction.
"Edward K. Collins" was laid down on 14 July 1944, under a Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 2315, by J.A. Jones Construction, Panama City, Florida; sponsored by Mrs. Emily Collins, wife of the namesake; and launched on 17 August 1944.
History.
She was allocated to Smith & Johnson Co., 31 August 1944. On 21 May 1946, she was laid up in the James River Reserve Fleet, Lee Hall, Virginia.
She was sold, on 9 December 1946, for $556,542.74, for commercial use, to Kassos Steam Navigation Company. She was withdrawn from the fleet on 10 January 1947.
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