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Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 |
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Mrs. J.P.Quartes great great great granddaughter of Patrick Henry.
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Patrick Henry shortly after her keel was laiddwon on April 30th 1941 at Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards Inc.
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Patrick Henry on September 27th 1941 during the launching ceremony at Bethlehem-Fairfield.
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Patrick Henry on September 27th 1941 at 12:30 PM she goes down the way at Bethlehem-Fairfield.
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Patrick Henry on September 27th 1941 after launching being brought to the outfitting pier.
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The sponsor of the Patrick Henry her party and yard representants during the traditional launching meal.
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Patrick Henry on December 26th 1941 leaving Bethlehem-Fairfield for sea trials. Name still visible at bow, stern and names plate. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Lykes Bors.Steamship Co.Inc. Under Service Agreement form GAA. (Accession Code 80.300 Box 7)
Courtesy:Hagley Library |
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Patrick Henry at unknown date and location furing WWII. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Lykes Bors.Steamship Co.Inc. Under Service Agreement form GAA.
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Patrick Henry on Apr 23rd 1942 at Alexandria, Egypt. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Lykes Bors.Steamship Co.Inc. Under Service Agreement form GAA.
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