Greetings' I am attempting to find out if there were two merchant ships named the SS Azalea City. I am well aware of one such vessel with that name being sunk by U-432 on February 20, 1942, but was there 'another' with the same named that existed on or around the time frame of 1945 or so. If anyone can shed any thoughts on this I would certainly appreciate hearing from you. Many "Thanks" in advance. Bud & R.J....We Wish You Well MY BLOG FOR NAVAL ARTICLES MY MERCHANT SHIP HISTORY SITE

Afternoon Bud, according to Lloyds Register 1944-45 : S.S. AZALEA CITY Built : Gulf S.B. Corporation, Chickasaw, Ala. 1943 Owner : Watermann S.S. Corporation, Mobile, Ala. 449' x 63.1' x 26.9' 6165 gross 3519 net 3 decks cruiser stern 2 steam turbines DR geared to single shaft G E C Lynn, Mass Cheers Colin Colin Boyd Documentation Assistant Collections and Exhibitions Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Tel: 0191 2772177 Fax: 0191 2302614 Email: colin.boyd@twmuseums.org.uk R ead Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' new blog, and get involved with our social media, games and digital projects here - http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/ Leader of the North East Regional Museums Hub Our mission is to help people determine their place in the world and define their identities, so enhancing their self-respect and respect for others. Find out more at: www.twmuseums.org.uk 2009 North East Public Sector Organisation of the year. v.1TWAM From: mariners-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mariners-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Bud Shortridge Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 11:46 AM To: MARINERS [TO POST] Subject: [MAR] SS Azalea City Greetings' I am attempting to find out if there were two merchant ships named the SS Azalea City. I am well aware of one such vessel with that name being sunk by U-432 on February 20, 1942, but was there 'another' with the same named that existed on or around the time frame of 1945 or so. If anyone can shed any thoughts on this I would certainly appreciate hearing from you. Many "Thanks" in advance. Bud & R.J....We Wish You Well MY BLOG FOR NAVAL ARTICLES MY MERCHANT SHIP HISTORY SITE ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MARINERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify your IT department. All incoming and outgoing email are monitored for compliance with Tyne and Wear Museums email, Internet and security policy. This email has been swept by MIMEsweeper.