Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
Peter H.Burnett in 1942 at San Francisco, California. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American President Lines Ltd.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives
Peter H.Burnett arriving on Feb 3rd 1943 under tow at Sydney, Australia after torpedoed at position 32°54'S 159°32'E by japanese submarine (I-21) torpedo (voyage Melbourne / San Francisco). Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American President Lines Ltd. under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives