Built As A Liberty Ship in Florida
Interdictor (YAGR-13) was launched as Liberty ship SS Edwin H. Duff by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Inc., Panama City, Florida. 29 June 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Edwin H. Duff; and delivered to McCormack Steamship Company 27 July 1945.
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