Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Miss Mary West Cromartie (descendant of James I. McKay) and her launching party on July 31st 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Miss Mary West Cromartie smashes the bottle of champagne to christen the James I.McKay on July 31st 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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James I.McKay slides down the way No.3 on July 31st 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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James I.McKay will moved to outfitting pier on July 31st 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives