Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
John Howland on March 4th 1944 in convoy at position 36°52'N 74°42'W course 085° appr.92 miles southeast off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American President Lines Ltd.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The sponsor of John Howland

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Hagley Museum and Library
Shipyard worker attending the launching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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After launched.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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After launched

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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