Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Christopher Newport on July 4th 1942 at position 75°49'N 22°25'E after hit by german airplane torpedo. Owned by U.S.Departmenrt and operated by Calmar Steamship Corporation under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives