USS APc-25

Small Coastal Transport APc-1 class
History
United States
NameUSS APc-25
Ordered19 February 1942
BuilderFulton Shipyard, Antioch, California
Laid down10 May 1942
Launched8 July 1942
Commissioned19 November 1942
Decommissioned13 May 1946
Stricken23 April 1947
FateSold 23 January 1947
History
United States
NameCoastal Trader II
Owner
  • Bryce Little, Seattle (1947)
  • Coastal Trading Co. Inc., Juneau (1948)
History
Canada
NameCape Scott
Owner
  • Canadian Fishing Co. Ltd.,
    (1949–1972, 1975–1985)
  • D & S Boat Co. Ltd. (1972–1975)
  • Jim Pattison Industries Ltd.
    (1985–1991)
  • Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd.
    (1991–1993)
  • 344130 BC Ltd. (1993–2008)
Port of registryVancouver
IdentificationIMO number: 5061906
History
United States
NameCape Cross
OwnerCape Cross Inc., Horseshoe Bend, Idaho (2008–2013)
FateGrounded near Seward, Alaska, 26 July 2010
General characteristics (as APc-25)
Class & typeAPc-1-class small coastal transport
Displacement100 tons
Length103 ft 3 in (31.47 m)
Beam21 ft 3 in (6.48 m)
Draft9 ft 3 in (2.82 m)
Propulsion400 hp diesel
Speed10 kn (19 km/h; 12 mph)
Complement21
Armament2 x 20 mm cannon

USS APc-25 was a United States Navy APc-1-class small coastal transport ship. It was assigned to the Pacific in World War II where it transported supplies, personnel and munitions around the islands in the Southern Solomon Islands. It was under constant threat of air, sea and submarine attack. Built by Fulton Shipyard, Antioch, California.