The Design 1014 ship (full name Emergency Fleet Corporation Design 1014) was a steel-hulled cargo ship design approved for production by the United States Shipping Board's Emergency Fleet Corporation (EFT) in World War I.[1] They were referred to as the "Cascade"-type.[1] They were all built by Todd Drydock and Construction Company, at their Tacoma, Washington shipyard.[1][2] 20 ships were completed for the USSB in 1919 and 1920; and additional 2 were completed in 1920 for private companies.[1] 12 ships were cancelled.[1]

SS Jacona, a Design 1014 ship
Class overview
NameEFT Design 1014
BuildersTodd Shipyards
Built1919–20 (USSB)
Planned34
Completed22 (20 USSB, 2 private)
Cancelled12
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Tonnage7,500 dwt
Length380 ft 0 in (115.82 m)
Beam53 ft 0 in (16.15 m)
Draft27 ft 0 in (8.23 m)
PropulsionTriple expansion engine, oil fuel[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d e f McKellar, p. Part I, 479b-480.
  2. ^ "Todd Pacific Shipyards, Tacoma WA (formerly Todd Dry Dock & Construction Company [1917-1924], Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding [1942-1944])". shipbuildinghistory.com. October 24, 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.

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