Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

William Wirt picture is dated May 19th 1944 by Blimp ZP-51 off Cape Henry. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by International Freighting Corp.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

Courtesy:National Archives

William Wirt on July 16th 1945 at Tood Shipyards Corp., Hoboken, NJ removing armament. Owned by U.S. Department of Commerce and operated by Alcoa Steamship Co.Inc. under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreement.

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