>From the “Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships,” (1970) Vol. 5, p.297. PICTOR A constellation. AF-27 PLATONO, a single-screw steel-hulled steamer of some 6,000 tons built by Cornwall, Laird & Co., Ltd., was named PICTOR by the Navy and classified AF-27 on 22 April 1943; but her acquisition by the Navy was cancelled 22 May 1944. Transcribed by Michael Hansen mhansen2@home.com