Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Lyman Abbott on March 9th 1944 in convoy at position 36°58'N 75°38'W course 020° appr.44 miles southeast off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by International Freighting Corp.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA.

Courtesy:National Archives

Lyman Abbott in lay-up at Mobile, Alabama during the 1960's. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and under Maritime Administration permanent custody.

Courtesy:From the John A.Jedrlinic Collection