Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


On Jan 27th 1943 the tenth day 1,575 tons of ship are in place. The lower deck is being completed and the upper deck amidship is erected with the inner stack installed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Thomas Cresap at unknown date and loation during WWII. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Isthmian Steamship Co. under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agenr Agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives