Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Samderwent on April 2nd 1944 in convoy at position 37°25'N 75°17'W course 220° appr.49 miles northeast off Chesapeake Bay. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and transferred to British Ministry of War Transport under Lend / Lease and operated by Cayzer, Irvine & Co.Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives