Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Joseph Smith on June 16th 1943 at her maiden voyage off the coast off California. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Alaska Packers Association under WSA Service Agreement form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

Courtesy:National Archives

SS Joseph Smith going down Way No.12 on May 22nd 1943 by Permanente Metals Corp.Richmond Yard 2, Richmond, Ca.

Courtesy:Richmond Public Library