Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Samhope on Nov 28th 1944 at River Scheldt, with convoy TACA.58 (Southend / Antwerp). Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and transferred to BMoWT under Lend / Lease. Operated by Smith & Sons Ltd. under Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form BB / Bare Boat, under British Flag and Registry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Imperial War Museum