Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Robert F.Hoke on June 3rd 1943 in convoy off the coast of North Carolina / Virginia. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American Export Lines Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Mrs. Arthur R. Newcombe (grandaughter of Robert F. Hoke) and her launching party on May 4th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives