Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Collin P.Kelly jr on July 14th 1944 in convoy at position 36°57'N 74°40'W course 113° appr.80 miles east off the coast of Virginia. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Waterman Steamship Corp.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

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Miss Gwendolyn Willcocks (winner of scrap drive) will christen the Collin P.Kelly Jr. on Dec 31st 1942 at California Shipbuilding Corp., Los angeles, Ca.

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