Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
James Russell Lowell on June 10th 1942 at the port of Los Angeles, California. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Pope & Talbot (McCormick Steamship Division) under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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James Russell Lowell on June 26th 1943 at unknown position off the coast of North Carolina / Virginia. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Pope & Talbot (McCormick Steamship Division) under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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James Russell Lowell on Mar 25th 1942 during construction at Oregon Shipbuilding Corp. Portland, Oregon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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James Russell Lowell on Mar 26th 1942 during construction at Oregon Shipbuilding Corp. Portland, Oregon. Pictures showing daily progress in construction and were a part of the contract terms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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