Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936

John La Farge at New York between Summer 1945 and January 1947. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by American Liberty Steamship Inc. under WSA / Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

Courtesy:World Ship Society

John La Farge at New York between January1947 and March 1949. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form GAA / BB (General Agent Agreement / Bare Boat Charter Agreement).

Courtesy:From the Palmer Collection