Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Button Gwinnett on September 12th 1943 in convoy at position 36°50'N 75°38'W Course 265° appr. 16 miles off Virginia Beach. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by South Atlantic Steamship Line Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

Courtesy:National Archives