Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Mrs.B.N.Ward (wife of commander Ward, Asst.Industrial Manager Fifth Naval District, Baltimore) sponsor of SS Jared Ingersoll on August 15th 1942 smash the traditional bottle of champagne at Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce.

Courtesy:William Hultgren (by Project Liberty Ship)

Jared Ingersoll on February 22nd 1944 in convoy at position 36°53'N 75°48'E course 265° east of Cape Hatteras. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American West African Line Inc.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

Courtesy:National Archives