Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Penelope Barker on January 15th 1943 docked at Pier 3, Newport News, Virginia. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operatzed by North Atlantic & Gulf Steamship Co. under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives