Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Samrich (ex- William Pitt Preble) at unknown date and location during WWII. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and transferred to British Ministry of War Transport under Lend / Lease. Operated by Shaw Savill & Albion Co. Ltd.under British Flag and Registry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:From the Stuart Smith Collection