Built in Long Beach, California
Private Frank J. Petrarca was laid down as Long Splice (MC hull 2329) by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd., Long Beach, California, 18 April 1945; launched 8 July 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Eloi J. Amar; and delivered to the U.S. Maritime Commission, thence to Lykes Brothers, 20 September 1945.
As Long Splice, the cargo ship was operated by Lykes Brothers under General Agency Agreement until returned to the U.S. Maritime Commission and transferred to the War Department, 29 August 1946.
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