Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 |
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John Adams on May 5th 1942 hit by japanese submarine (I-21) torpedo at position 23°30'S 164°35'E 120 miles southwest of New Caledonia (voyage Noumea / Brisbane - Aviation Gasoline). Owned by U:S.DEpartment of Commerce and operated by Sudden & Christenson Inc. under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA / General Agent Agreement.
Courtesy:National Archives |