Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
John Carver on November 26th 1943 anchored at Hampton Roads, Va. Arrived two days earlier from North Africa. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by United States Lines Co. under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives
John Carver on Apr 23rd 1945 sunk at pier 78, South Warves, Philadelphia Pa after explosion of one of fer fuel tanks. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by United States Lines Co. under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives