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Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 |
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John Merrick on August 2nd 1943 in convoy at position 34°25'N 76°28'W Course 143° appr. 13 miles south off Cape Lookout. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Wessel, Duval & Co.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreemen).
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Mrs. Martha M. Donnell (daughter of man for whom ship was named) and her launching party on Jul 11th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC
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Mrs. Martha M. Donnell smashes the bottle of champagne to christen the John Merrick on Jul 11th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC
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John Merrick slides down the way No.6 on Jul 11th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC
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