Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Jean Jaures (ex- Thomas Nast) on October 11th 1943 at position 50°36'N 136°20'W course 112° appr.350 miles west of Vancouver Island. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and transferred to USSR under Lend / Lease and operated by Sovtorflot under USSR Flag and Registry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Canadian Forces Ottawa WWII