Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Thomas W.Owen on August 22nd 1943 in convoy at position 36°54'N 75°32'W Course 000° appr. 26 miles east off Chesapeake Bay. 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

Miss Lynne Drexler and her launching party on Jul 24th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives