Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Mrs.Tanya Fettweis (wife yard employee) christened Jonathan Elmer on August 31st 1942 at Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and will operated by Marine Transport Lines Inc.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

Courtesy:William Hultgren (by Project Liberty Ship)

Jonathan Elmer on June 26th 1943 off Virginia Capes. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Marine Transport Lines Inc.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

Courtesy:National Archives

Jonathan Elmer at unknown date and location between Fall 1945 and 1946. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Marine Transport Lines Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

Courtesy:World Ship Society