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War Shipping Administration
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The War Shipping Administration was a World War II emergency war agency of the US government, tasked to purchase and operate the civilian shipping tonnage the United States needed for fighting the war
WSA press release photo showing wartime production of shipping tonnage
WSA press release photo showing wartime production of shipping tonnage
SS Mariposa, 28 March 1944.
SS Mariposa, 28 March 1944.
Victory ship
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The Victory ship is a class of cargo ships produced in large numbers by American shipyards during World War II. They were a more modern design compared to the earlier Liberty ship, were slightly large
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…S. Land who continued as head of the Maritime Commission while also heading the WSA. Among its programs was building the fleet of Liberty Ships and Victory Ships. A shortage of vessels further complicated by requirements to take vessels out of service for conversion and armament was of concern at the highest…
SS Red Oak Victory, now a museum ship
SS Red Oak Victory, now a museum ship
Victory cargo ships are lined up at California Shipbuilding Corporation in Los Angeles, California.
Victory cargo ships are lined up at California Shipbuilding Corporation in Los Angeles, California.
Model of a Victory ship's superstructure and center cranes. The engine room is located below the superstructure. This model is on display at the Ameri
Model of a Victory ship's superstructure and center cranes. The engine room is located below the superstructure. This model is on display at the American Merchant Marine Museum in Kings Point, New York.