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Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 |
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Robert Rowan on July 11th 1943 damaged by german aircraft bombs and artillery off Gela, Sicily position 36°47'N 14°30'E. Caught fire and abandoned, blew up and sank. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Isthmian SteamshipCo. under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreement.
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Miss Jean Ashcraft Husk of Fayetteville NC and her launching party on Apr 6th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.
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