Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Benjamin Franklin on September 12th 1943 aground at position 37°51'N 75°16'W appr.4miles east of Piney Island. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Isthmian Steamship Co.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives