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USS West Bridge
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USS West Bridge (ID-2888) was a Design 1013 cargo ship in the United States Navy during World War I. She was begun as War Topaz for the British Government but was completed as West Bridge. After being decommissioned from the Navy, the ship returned to civilian service as West Bridge, but was renamed Barbara Cates, and Pan Gulf over the course of her commercial career under American registry.
West Bridge in dazzle camouflage shortly before completion in May 1918
West Bridge in dazzle camouflage shortly before completion in May 1918
Torpedo damage to USS West Bridge seen in a French drydock c. 1918. One of the ship's boilers is visible in the left rear.
Torpedo damage to USS West Bridge seen in a French drydock c. 1918. One of the ship's boilers is visible in the left rear.
SS Pan Gulf sailed in 18 transatlantic convoys, like this typical one, seen in 1942.
SS Pan Gulf sailed in 18 transatlantic convoys, like this typical one, seen in 1942.
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