Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Elbridge Gerry on May 3rd 1944 in convoy at position 36°52'N 75°17'W appr. 56 miles southeast off Chesapeake Bay after leaving Hampton Roads with convoy UGS.41 (Hampton Rds - Port Said). Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Coastwise (Pacific Far East) Lineunder WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

Courtesy:National Archives

Elbridge Gerry at unknown date and location between Apr 1947 and May 1948. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Fribourg Steamship Co. under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form BB / Bare Boat.

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