American International Shipbuilding Corp., Philadelphia PA

American International Shipbuilding Corporation was established in 1916 on Hog Island, at the downstream limit of the City of Philadelphia. Like Submarine Boat Company and Merchant Shipbuilding Company, it was designed to be an assembly facility, with up to 80% of each hull being prefabricated elsewhere. It was much bigger than the other two, however, occupying over 900 acres and having 50 building ways. After the war, it was closed and liquidated, the Corps of Engineers filled in the creek that made Hog Island an island and in 1925 it became an Air Force facility. It is now occupied by Philadelphia International Airport: you can just see where some of the building ways were in the Google view here.

Hull # USSB # Original Name Original Owner Type GT Delivered Disposition
492 492 Red Jacket/Quistconck US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 3-Dec-18 Later Empire Falcon 1941, Barnby 1946, Mariandrea 1952, scrapped 1953
493 493 Sac City US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 4-Jan-19 Later Black Falcon 1932, later Mary Luckenbach 1941, torpedoed by aircraft and lost 1942
494 494 Sacandaga US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 12-Jan-19 Later Black Heron 1932, later Empire Barracuda 1941, torpedoed and lost 1941
495 495 Saccarappa US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 30-Dec-18 Later Alcoa Cutter 1941, Bienvenido 1947, wrecked 1952
496 496 Saco US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 19-Apr-19 Later Black Hawk 1932, later Green Mountain 1941, Ocean Wave 1947, Demirhan 1948, scrapped 1954
497 497 Sagaporack US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 14-Mar-19 Later Mormactide 1938, Midosi 1940, scrapped 1961
498 498 Prusa US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 27-Feb-19 Torpedoed and lost 1941
499 499 Saguache US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 29-Jan-19 Later Scanstates 1932, Cantuaria 1940, scrapped 1961
500 500 Sahale US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 30-Apr-19 Sunk as breakwater at Normandy 1944
501 501 Saluda US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 18-Apr-19 Later Sirius (AK 15) 1922, scrapped 1947
502 502 Sangamon US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 10-May-19 Later Exton 1928, Southerner 1936, and Imediato Joao Silva 1940, scrapped 1955
503 503 Sapinero US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 4-Mar-19 Later Vineland 1940, torpedoed and lost 1942
504 504 Sarcoxie US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 9-May-19 Later Alcoa Ranger 1940, torpedoed and lost 1942
505 505 Satartia US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 3-Jun-19 Later Kola 1943, torpedoed and lost 1943
506 506 Saucon US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 3-Apr-19 Later Exhibitor 1928, Expositor 1940, torpedoed and lost 1943
507 507 Saugerties US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 11-Apr-19 Later Delalba 1935, Lone Star 1940, Ocean Trader 1947, Huseyin Kaptan 1949, scrapped 1953
508 508 Saugus US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 17-May-19 Later Exminster 1928, in collision 1942 and scrapped 1947
509 509 Scantic US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 28-Jun-19 Later Southfolk 1936, Rio Branco 1940, scrapped 1971
510 510 Scatacook/Ogontz US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 10-Jul-19 Torpedoed and lost 1942
511 511 Schenectady US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 10-May-19 Later Scanyork 1932, Maua 1940, scrapped 1967
512 512 Schodack US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 3-May-19 Later Alcoa Leader 1940, sunk as breakwater at Normandy 1944
513 513 Schoharie US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 23-May-19 Later Misiones 1946, scrapped 1969
514 514 Schoodic US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 31-May-19 Later Delnorte 1931, scrapped 1947
515 515 Schroon US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 18-Jun-19 Later Brush 1923, Alcoa Master 1940, Aurora Borealis 1946, Tokei Maru 1951, burnt and sank 1951
516 516 Scitico/Blair US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 16-Jun-19 Later Exchange 1928, Exilona 1939, Riga 1945, scrapped 1961
517 517 Scooba/Liberty Glow US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 2-Aug-19 Later North Glo, 1947, scrapped 1950
518 518 Sebamock/Casper US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 14-Aug-19 Wrecked 1928
519 519 Sebethe/Kishacoquillas US Shipping Board Tanker 5,500 27-Jun-19 Later Comol Rico 1939, torpedoed and lost 1942
520 520 Sebewa/Liberty Land US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 28-Aug-19 Later Excellency 1928, Southland 1936, Comandante Lyra 1940, wrecked 1959
521 521 Sebewaing/Maiden Creek US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 24-Jul-19 Foundered 1942
522 522 Seekonk US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 5-Jun-19 Later Willmoto 1929, Melvin H. Baker 1941, torpedoed and lost 1942
523 523 Senatobia/Lehigh US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 28-Jul-19 Torpedoed and lost 1941
524 524 Shakopee/Nedmac US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 26-Jul-19 Later Antares (AKS 3) 1921, scrapped 1946
525 525 Shemong/Lebanon US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 8-Sep-19 Later Vega (AK 17) 1920, scrapped 1946
526 526 Shandaken/Fluorspar US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 1-Aug-19 Later Fryxos II 1946, Prospero 1948, scrapped 1953
527 527 Shannock US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 26-Sep-19 Later Spica (AK 16) 1921, later Pleamar 1947, scrapped 1964
528 528 Shaume US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 27-Jun-19 Later Procyon 1921, Empire State 1931, American Pilot 1940, scrapped 1948
529 529 Shavanie/Luxpalile US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 28-Jul-19 Later Excello 1928, Wolverine 1940, Ocean Rover 1947, Sadikli 1949, Atlantik 1950, scrapped 1953
530 530 Shawan/Salvation Lass US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 10-Jul-19 Later Delsud 1931, scrapped 1947
531 531 Shawangunk/Corson US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 14-Aug-19 Later Exina 1928, Exchester 1951, Exmoor 1945, Esther 1946, Meridian 1947, scrapped 1953
532 532 Shawano/Pipestone County US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 16-Jul-19 Torpedoed and lost 1942
533 533 Sheboygan/Afel US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 23-Aug-19 Later Delrio 1946, Horizon 1947, scrapped 1950
534 534 Shepaug/Bird City US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 29-Sep-19 Later Scanpenn 1932, Buarque 1940, torpedoed and lost 1942
535 535 Shesheguin/City of Fairbury US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 23-Aug-19 Later Mormacport 1938, Tamandare 1940, torpedoed and lost 1942
536 536 Shetucket/Nobles US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 6-Oct-19 Later Exmoor 1928, Robin Moor 1941, torpedoed and lost 1941
537 537 Shickshinny US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 20-Sep-19 Later Chaco 1946, wrecked 1953
538 538 Shinnecock/Minnequa US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 6-Sep-19 Later Mormacstar 1938, Barroso 1940, scrapped 1961
539 539 Zetella/Tulsa US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 19-Sep-19 Later Formosa 1946, scrapped 1961
540 540 Shivwits/Lafcomo US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 13-Sep-19 Later Ile d'Aix 1940, scrapped 1953
541 541 Shockoree/Labette US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 23-Sep-19 Later Empire Ortolan 1941, Stanland 1946, Alma 1949, scrapped 1949
669 669 Shohokin/Cambrai US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Oct-20 Later American Traveler 1932, Ville d'Arlon 1940, torpedoed and lost 1940
670 670 Shohola/Cantigny US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Aug-20 Later American Banker 1924, Ville d' Anvers 1940, City of Athens 1946, Protea 1947, Arosa Kulm 1952, scrapped 1959
671 671 Shope/Chaumont (AP 5) US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Dec-20 Later Samaritan (AH 10) 1943, scrapped 1946
672 672 Sinnemahoning/Saint Mihiel (AP 32) US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Aug-20 Scrapped 1957
673 673 Sinsinawa/Argonne (AP 4) US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Dec-20 Later AS 10 and AG 31, scrapped 1951
674 674 Siskowit/Somme US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Nov-20 Later American Importer 1931, Ville de Gand 1940, torpedoed and lost 1940
675 675 Sisladobsis/Aisne US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Jan-21 Later American Merchant 1924, Ville de Namur 1940, torpedoed and lost 1940
676 676 Sisseton/Ourcq US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Jan-21 Later American Farmer 1924, Ville de Liege 1940, torpedoed and lost 1941
677 677 Sitkum/Marne US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Dec-20 Later American Trader 1924, Ville de Hasselt 1940, torpedoed and lost 1940
678 678 Skanamania/Chateau Thierry (AP 31) US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Nov-20 Scrapped 1957
679 679 Skanawono/Tours US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Jan-21 Later American Shipper 1924, Ville de Mons 1940, torpedoed and lost 1940
680 680 Skaneateles/Wright US Shipping Board Transport 5,500 Oct-20 Later San Clemente (AV 1), later Wright (AG 79)scrapped 1948
681 681 Skipjack US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
682 682 Skitticook US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
683 683 Skokomish US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
684 684 Skowhwgan US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
685 685 Skunkscut US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
686 686 Snapeene US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
687 687 Socatean US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
688 688 Solano US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
689 689 Somonauk US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
690 690 Souhegan US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
691 691 Souneunk US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
692 692 Squam US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
693 693 Suamico US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
694 694 Succasunna US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
695 695 Suison US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
696 696 Hexlena US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
697 697 Suspecought US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
698 698 Taghkanick US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
699 699 Talladega US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
700 700 Tamaroa US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
701 701 Beaverdam US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
702 702 Tankhanna US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
703 703 Taopi US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500   Cancelled
704 704 Tackio US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
705 705 Tatamy US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
706 706 Tatibka US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
707 707 Tanawa US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
708 708 Taycheedah US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
709 709 Tehama US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
710 710 Tekonsha US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
711 711 Tenino US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
712 712 Teton US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
713 713 Tintah US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
714 714 Tippah US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
715 715 Tishomingo US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
716 716 Tiskilwa US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
717 717 Tosesefka US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
718 718 Tomah US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
719 719 Tomaski US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
720 720 Tombikon US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
721 721 Tomoka US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
722 722 Tongamoxie US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
723 723 Tonica US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
724 724 Totowa US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
725 725 Totoganic US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
726 726 Totket US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
727 727 Toolbah US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
728 728 Towaliga US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
729 729 Tucson US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
730 730 Tolabo US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
731 731 Tullahoma US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
732 732 Ujuah US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
733 733 Unalaska US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
734 734 Hackney US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
735 735 Wabeno US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
736 736 Waconia US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
737 737 Wahoo US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
738 738 Wahpeton US Shipping Board Transport 5,500   Cancelled
1482 1482 Red Jacket/Inspector US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 31-Oct-19 Later Dorol 1927, Comol Cuba 1938, scrapped 1948
1483 1483 Cimarron/Hog Island US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 15-Oct-19 Later Express 1928, Exford 1940, sunk as breakwater at Normandy 1944
1484 1484 Cinnebar/Sinsinawa US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 21-Oct-19 Later Examiner 1928, Excello 1941, torpedoed and lost 1942
1485 1485 Clairette/Chickasaw US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 29-Oct-19 Later Scanmail 1932, Cayru 1940, torpedoed and lost 1942
1486 1486 Haddix/Afoundria US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 24-Nov-19 Torpedoed and lost 1942
1487 1487 Clarcona/Casey US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 2-Dec-19 Later Delmundo 1932, torpedoed and lost 1942
1488 1488 Clavarack/Coahoma County US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 18-Nov-19 Later Delvalle 1932, torpedoed and lost 1942
1489 1489 Clauston US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 21-Nov-19 Later  Black Tern 1932, Empire Hawk 1941, torpedoed and lost 1942
1490 1490 Clearfield/Magmeric US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 31-Oct-19 Later American Robin 1937, Perekop 1945, scrapped 1956
1491 1491 Clearwater US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 8-Mar-20 Later Empire Shearwater 1940, St. Jessica 1946, Karsiyaka 1950, scrapped 1959
1492 1492 Claybourne/City of Alton US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 26-Nov-19 Later Black Gull 1932, Nira Luckenbach 1940, Rosalba 1948, scrapped 1953
1493 1493 Cleghorn/Chester Valley US Shipping Board Cargo Ship 5,500 31-Dec-19 Later Capo Vita 1947, Venezia Giulia 1951, Teresita A. 1957, scrapped 1959
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