Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Joseph Hooker arriving at Vancouver, British Columbia on September 1st 1948. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Grace Line Inc. unde Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form BB (Bare Boat Charter Agreement). After this call, she was removed from service and laid-up at Astoria, Oregon.

Courtesy:From the Walter E.Frost Collection