Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
Mrs.Edward H.Winkler the sponsor for Marinships Hull No.1 the William H.Richardson on September 26th 1942 at Sausalito, California.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Army Corps of Engineers at Bay City Models
William A. Richardson on October 31st 1942 leaving Sausalito after her delivery to War Shipping Administration. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by United States Lines Co.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Army Corps of Engineers at Bay City Models
William Richardson at unknown date in lay-up at Mobile, Alabama. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and under Maritime Administration permanent custody.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:From the John A.Jedrlinic Collection