Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Paul Hamilton in convoy on November 2nd 1943 off the coast off North Carolina / Virginia. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Black Diamond Steamship Corp.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Paul Hamilton on Apr 20th 1944 blow up in a giant explosion, after hit by german aircraft torpedo at position 37°02' N 03°.20'E off Algier (in Convoy UGS.38 Hampton Rds - Port Said).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives