Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Richard Henry Lee in January 1942 during outfitting at Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. With John Randolph on the other side of the pier and the George Calvert (conversion into American Mariner) behind Randolph.

Courtesy:Hagley Library

Richard Henry Lee at unknown date and location during WWII. Owned by U.S.Deparment of Commerce and operated by Calmar Steamship Corp.under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

Courtesy:National Archives