Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

George D.Prentice on March 23rd 1948 at Bremen, Germany. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Waterman Steamship Corp.under Maritime Commission Bare Boat Charter Agreement.

Courtesy:National Archives

George D.Prentice on April 7th 1943 after launching by Permanente Metals Corp.Richmond Yard No.1,Richmond,Ca.

Courtesy:Unknown