Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 |
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First Keel Plate on Benjamin Harrison laid on September 27th 1941 shortly after Patrick Henry (background) was launched.
Courtesy:National Archives |
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Benjamin Harrison at unknown date during outfitting at Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards Inc., Baltimore, Maryland.
Courtesy:Project Liberty Ship |
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Benjamin Harrison on April 15th 1942 anchored on Delaware River. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Calmar Steamship Corporation under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreement.
Courtesy:National Archives |