Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Richard Henry Dana on August 10th 1942 ten days after delivery at the port of Los Angeles, California. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American Mail Line Ltd.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Richard Henry Dana on March 6th 1944 in convoy at position 36°53'N 75°41'W appr.45miles southeast off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American Mail Line Ltd.under WSA Service Agreement form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives