Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
Leonidas Polk on September 26th 1943 in convoy at position 37°04'N 75°28'W Course 220° appr. 26 miles north northeast off Chesapeake Bay. Approaching Hampton Roads from Casablanca with convoy GUS.14 (Alexandria - Hampton Roads). Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Mississippi Shipping Co.Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Leonidas Polk ready for launching from Way No.1 on Jan 1st 1943 by Delta SB Co.Inc.,New Orleans,La.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mrs. Gerhauser (wife vice president Delta SB) christen the Leonidas Polk on Jan 1st 1943.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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