Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Viggo Hansteen (ex- George M.Shriver) on July 4th 1944 in convoy at position 36°55'N 75°04'W course 085° appr.61 miles southeast off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and transferred to Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission under Lend / Lease and operated by Sprague Steamship Co.under WSA Time Charter Agreement.

Courtesy:National Archives

Viggo Hansteen (ex- George M.Shriver) at unknown date and location between Fall 1945 and Oct 1946. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and transferred to Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission under Lend / Lease and operated by Sprague Steamship Co. under WSA Service Agreement Form TCA (Time Charter Agreement).

Courtesy:World Ship Society