Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Benjamin Huntington on August 26th 1943 in convoy at position 36°52'N 75°52'W Course 270° appr.5 miles east off Virginia Beach, Va. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Lykes Bros.Steamship Co.Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

Courtesy:National Archives

Benjamin Huntington at unknown Danish Port in late 1940's. Owned by U.S.Departmnet of Commerce and operated by South Atlantic Steamship Line Inc. under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

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