Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Samalness on March 15th 1944 in convoy at position 36°58'N 75°37'W course 220° appr.45 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 Harlin & Philipps Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Samalness on Feb 23rd 1944 during construction by J.A.Jones Construction Co., Brunswick, Georgia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives