Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Eli Whitney on December 19th 1943 in convoy at position 37°23'N 75°06'W appr.55 miles northeast of Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Grace Line Inc.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

Courtesy:From the John Hill Collection

Eli Whitney at unknown date and location between May 1947 and Oct 1948. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Alcoa Steamship Co.Inc. under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form / Bare Boat.

Courtesy:Unknown