Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Samvannah (ex- Louis A.Godey) on February 3rd 1944 on convoy at position 36°56'N 75°00'W appr.62 miles southeast off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and transferred to British Ministry of War Transport under Lend / Lease and operated by Anchor Line Ltd.under British Flag and Registry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

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Courtesy:Project Liberty Ship