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Emergency Fleet Corporation
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The Emergency Fleet Corporation (EFC) was established by the United States Shipping Board, sometimes referred to as the War Shipping Board, on 16 April 1917 pursuant to the Shipping Act to acquire, maintain, and operate merchant ships to meet national defense, foreign and domestic commerce during World War I.
A World War I poster for the US Shipping Board, ca. 1917–18.
A World War I poster for the US Shipping Board, ca. 1917–18.
"Make Every Minute Count For Pershing", United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, ca. 1917–1919
"Make Every Minute Count For Pershing", United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, ca. 1917–1919
"Covena" later "Junior N. Van Noy".
"Covena" later "Junior N. Van Noy".
Emergency Fleet Corporation Design 1001, Ferris type, photo of the USS Banago (ID # 3810).
Emergency Fleet Corporation Design 1001, Ferris type, photo of the USS Banago (ID # 3810).
United States Shipping Board
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The United States Shipping Board (USSB) was established as an emergency agency by the 1916 Shipping Act, on September 7, 1916. The United States Shipping Board's task was to increase the number of US ships supporting the World War I efforts. The program ended on March 2, 1934.
A World War I poster designed by James Daugherty for the US Shipping Board, ca. 1917–1918.
A World War I poster designed by James Daugherty for the US Shipping Board, ca. 1917–1918.
Kronprinzessin Cecilie at Bar Harbor, Maine
Kronprinzessin Cecilie at Bar Harbor, Maine
USS West Bridge, the commandeered British ship War Topaz
USS West Bridge, the commandeered British ship War Topaz