Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
Launching party of Mary Bickerdyke on Oct 27th 1943 at Permanente Metals Corp.Richmond Yard No.1,Richmond,Ca. The sponsor Mrs.Jonathan B.Carter (superintendent of the Mary Bikerdyke Home) in the middle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Richmond Museum of History
Mary Bickerdyke on Oct 27th 1943 ready for launching from way No. 7 at Permanente Metals Corp.Richmond Yard No.1,Richmond,Ca.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Richmond Museum of History