Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Launching party for SS Janet Lord Roper on June 26th 1943 at Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards Inc., Baltimore, Md. Sponsor Miss Laurette A.Ryan, granddaughter Janet Lord Roper (Holding the flower bouquet) and unknown attendants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Miss Laurette A.Ryan christen the SS Janet Lord Roper on June 26th 1943.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SS Janet Lord Roper ready for launching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SS Janet Lord Roper going down Way No.4 on June 26th 1943.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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