Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Jonathan Worth on February 23rd 1944 in convoy at position 35°5'N 75°02'W course 085° appr.25 miles off the coast off North Carolina. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by AGWI Lines Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Mrs.B.M.Washburn (great-granddaughter of Jonathan Worth) and her launching party on Mar 12th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives