Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Lawrence D.Tyson on August 3rd 1943 in convoy at position 34°15'N 76°30'W Course 090° appr. 23 miles south off Cape Lookout. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Polarus Steamship Co.Inc.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The unknown sponsor and her party on Jul 3rd 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Christening the Lawrence D.Tyson on Jul 3rd 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lawrence D.Tyson slides down from way No.4 on Jul 3rd 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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