Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Orland Loomis on December 24th 1943 at Berth No.9 at the port of Los Angeles, California. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American West African Line Inc.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Orland Loomis on August 21st 1944 in convoy at position 42°30'N 70°33'E Course 180° appr. 28 miles northeast off Boston, Massachussetts. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American West African Line Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives