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The Consolidated Steel Corporation was an American steel and shipbuilding business. Formed on 18 December 1928, [ 1 ] the company built ships during World War II in two main locations: Wilmington, California , and Orange, Texas .
Orleck was laid down by the Consolidated Steel Corporation at Orange, Texas, on 28 November 1944, launched on 12 May 1945, sponsored by Mrs. Joseph Orleck, widow of Lieutenant Orleck, and commissioned on 15 September 1945. Her original cost was US$6,313,000.
John R. Craig was laid down by the Consolidated Steel Corporation at Orange, Texas, on 17 November 1944. John R. Craig was launched on 14 April 1945 by Mrs. Lilian Hyde Craig, Craig's widow, and commissioned on 20 August 1945.
Aulick was laid down on 14 May 1941 at Orange, Texas, by the Consolidated Steel Corporation; launched on 2 March 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Thaddeus A. Thomson, the wife of Captain Thaddeus A. Thomson who was then the acting commandant of the 8th Naval District; and commissioned on 27 October 1942.
Leary ' s keel was laid down by the Consolidated Steel Corporation at Orange, Texas on 11 August 1944. The ship was launched on 20 January 1945 and was christened by Mrs. Theodore S. Wilkinson, wife of Vice Admiral Theodore S. Wilkinson.
Charles Ausburne was launched 16 March 1942 by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Orange, Tex.; sponsored by Mrs. W. H. Cotten; and commissioned 24 November 1942. Charles Ausburne's first mission which took place between 1 April and 8 May 1943 was to escort a convoy from New York to Casablanca, returning with another.