Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

David Starr Jordan at unknown date and location during WWII. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by General Steamship Corp.Ltd.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

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David Starr Jordan in 1948 at Rtterdam, unloading coal. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Luckenbach Steamship Co.Inc. under Maritime Commission Bare Boat Charter Agreement.

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