Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Joseph Hewes on May 23rd 1944 in convoy at position 36°58'N 74°42'W course 113° appr.92 miles east off Cape Henry. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by A.H.Bull & Co.Inc.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The launching party of the Joseph Hewes on Mar 29th 1942 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC. Will christen by Mrs.Thomas Hewes (Descendant of Joseph Hewes by Marriage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives