Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Samuel Gorton on June 24th 1944 in convoy UGS-46 (Hampton Roads / Port Said) at position 36°53'N 75°32'W course 037° appr.97 miles east off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American Export Lines Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives