Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


George Washington Carver on May 7th 1943 ready for launching by Permanente Metals Corp.Richmond Yard No.1, Richmond, Ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Miss Lena Horne (motion picture actress negress) ready to christen the George Washington Carver on May 7th 1943.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

George Washington Carver on Jul 7th 1943 going down way No.7 at Permanente Metals Corp.Richmond Yard No.1,Richmond,Ca. Christened by Miss Lena Horne (motion picture actress negress)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives