| Article number: | 10.10.067 |
The Liberty ship of the EC2-S-C1 type is one of the best-known cargo ships from the Second World War, designed by the United States for mass production. It was the workhorse of the Allied merchant fleet and played a crucial role in supplying Europe, Africa and the Pacific.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo ship |
| Model code | EC2-S-C1 |
| Length (LOA) | approx. 134.6 m |
| Width | approx. 17.3 m |
| Draught | approx. 8.5 m |
| Gross tonnage (GT) | approx. 7,200 BRT |
| Deadweight (DWT) | approx. 10,865 tonnes |
| Propulsion | Triple-expansion steam engine |
| Engine power | approx. 2,500 hp |
| Speed | approx. 11 knots |
| Cargo capacity | 9,140 tonnes |
| Crew | approx. 40 merchant navy + 12 naval personnel |
| Armament (WWII) | 1 x 4"/5" gun, anti-aircraft guns |
E = "Emergency"
C = "Cargo" (cargo ship)
2 = approx. 400–450 feet long (134.6 m)
S = powered by a steam engine
C1 = variant 1 of the cargo type
Built between: 1941–1945
Number built: over 2,710 ships
Main shipyards: Bethlehem Steel, Kaiser Shipyards, Todd, etc.
Production time (record): 4 days, 15 hours (SS Robert E. Peary)
Liberty ships transported:
ammunition
food
tanks, lorries
troops
oil and fuel
Was dubbed the "winning ship" by Winston Churchill
Despite their simple construction and slow speed, they were essential to the Allied victory
Many ships went into commercial service after the war or were scrapped
A few survivors have been preserved as museum ships
SS John W. Brown (Baltimore, USA)
SS Jeremiah O’Brien (San Francisco, USA)
Both have been restored and are still in service for sightseeing cruises and educational purposes.
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.10.067 |
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Definition |
Liberty Ship EC2-S-C1 (1942–1945) |
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Quality |
bandages; side; to cover; details, including armour |
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Scale |
1:200 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
2 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total drawing sheets |
2 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
105 |
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Details |
length 71 cm |
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Comments |