Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
Theodoric Bland on May 30th 1942 during launching by Delta SB Co.Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and will operated by United Fruit Co.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives
Theodoric Bland on June 26th 1943 at unknown position off the coast of North Carolina / Virginia. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by United Fruit Co.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives
Theodoric Bland at unknown date after WWII docked at New York City. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Lykes Bros. Steamship Co.Inc. under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form BB (Bare Boat).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:World Ship Society