Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


William Sturgis on January 22nd 1944 in convoy at position 37°54'N 74°53'W appr.90 miles northeast off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Calmar Steamship Corp.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives