Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Camouflage Pattern for AK-114 Class (USS Alkaid and sister ships) Measure 31 Design 1f Portside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Camouflage Pattern for AK-114 Class (USS Alkaid and sister ships) Measure 31 Design 1f Starboard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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USS Alkaid AK-114 at unknown date and location. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and loaned to U.S.Navy under Bare Boat charter agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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USS Alkaid on April 23rd 1944 in convoy at position 36°57'N 75°57'W course 180° appr.37 miles southeast off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and loaned to U.S.Navy under Bare Boat charter agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives