Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Melville E.Stone July 27th 1943 during her outfitting at Permanente Metals Corp., Yard No.2, Richmond, California. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Norton Lilly Management Corp.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (Accession Code 3547).

Courtesy:Richmond Museum of History

SS Melville E.Stone going down Way No.1 on Jul 24th 1943 at Permanente Metals Corp., Yard 2, Richmond, Ca.

Courtesy:National Archives