Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
Booker T.Washington on September 29th 1942 after launching by California Shipbuilding Corp., Terminal Island, Los Angeles, California.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:William Hultgren (by Project Liberty Ship)
Booker T.Washington on October 28th 1942 at the port of Los Angeles, California ready for her maiden voyage. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Luckenbach Steamship Co.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives
Booker T.Washington on June 26th 1943 in convoy off the coast of North Carolina / Virginia. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Luckenbach Steamship Co.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives
Miss Marian Anderson sponsor of the Booker T.Washington at Launching platform.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives