Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Louis Hennepin on July 22nd 1944 at position 43°12'N 70°00'W mooring appr.31 miles off the coast of Maine. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by United States Lines Co.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

Courtesy:National Archives

Louis Hennepin at unknown date in the late 1940's on Hudson River, N.Y. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by United States Lines Co.under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form BB (Bare Boat)

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