Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


USS Crater AK-70 (ex- John James Audubon) on November 2nd 1942 in San Francisco Bay after Conversion. Purchased by US Navy on October 22nd 1942.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Crater AK-70 (ex- John James Audubon) probably in August/September 1974 at San Francisco before last voyage to South Korea for scrap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:From the Harry McDonald Collection

Camouflage Pattern for AK-70 class (USS Crater and sister ships) Measure 32 Design 11f Starboard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Camouflage Pattern for AK-70 class (USS Crater and sister ships) Measure 32 Design 11f Portside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

USS Crater AK-70 (ex- John James Audubon) at unknown date and location during WWII. Owned and operated by US Navy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives