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FMS-1

Floating Machine Shop:

Laid down in 1945 as Cerium, MC# 2695, a type B5-BJ3 concrete barge at Concrete Ship Constructors, Inc., National City CA.

Launched, date unknown

Completed and delivered to the Maritime Commission in March 1945

Delivered to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, date unknown

Acquired in 1985 by Pacific Towboat and Salvage Co., Long Beach, CA.

Acquired, date unknown, by Foss Launch & Tug Co., Tacoma, WA. for it's San Francisco Bay operations

Final Disposition, fate unknown

Specifications:
Displacement 2,630 t
Length Overall 265'
Beam 48'
Draft unknown
Machinery unknown

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Source
FMS-1
3028003901	28k	*FMS-1* moored, date and location unknown Photo from www.peopleofsaltchuk.com	John Spivey
Commercial Service
3028003902	37k	*FMS-1* moored, date and location unknown Photo by George Schneider - from ahipbuildinghistory.com	John Spivey

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