The SS Algol was scheduled to be laid up July 1 after more than 35 years of dependable service with Military Sealift Command and then finally with the United States Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force. One of the fastest ships in the merchant fleet, the Algol delivered military cargo and personnel around the globe. The Algol was operated by Ocean Duchess Inc. and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.
American Maritime Officers members aboard the SS Algol during its final voyage from San Francisco to Beaumont, Texas included Master Raymond Davis, Chief Mate Wayne Summers, Second Mate Jessica Kanehl, Third mates Ben Rush and Gavino Octaviano, Chief Engineer Matt Kwiatkowski, First Assistant Engineer Josh Davenport, Second Assistant Engineers John Melcher, Marcelino Cayabyab and Richard Sachar and Third Assistant Engineers Edward Thompson and Edward Jones.
The core ROS crew that helped maintain the SS Algol before its final activation in June included Second A.E. Marcelino Cayabyab, Third Mate Gavino Octaviano, Captain Raymond Davis, ROS Chief Engineer Joshua Davenport, Bosun Ritche Acuman and GUDE Rodolfo Ludovice.
The SS Algol makes its final pass through the Panama Canal in route to its final resting place.
Captain Raymond Davis says farewell to the SS Algol as they arrive in Beaumont, Texas.