Liberty ships of world war ii : a record of the 2,710 vessels and their builders, operators and ...

Author/creator Williams, Greg H.
Format Book
Publication Info[Place of publication not identified] : Mcfarland, 2014.
Descriptionpages
Subjects

Contents Liberty Ship builders -- The beginning: the British contract and six companies -- Building the Liberty Ships -- Liberty Ship construction by shipyard -- Liberty Ship operation and the general agents -- The Liberty Ship Jeremiah O'Brien -- Post-war restoration and voyages of the Jeremiah O'Brien.
Abstract "This book details the formation of the Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Co. and the South Portland Shipbuilding Corp., and the congressional investigation that resulted in the merger of both companies into the New England Shipbuilding Corporation in April, 1943. Also featured is the Jeremiah O'Brien, one of only two operational Liberty ships left in the world"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN0786479450
ISBN9780786479450

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks D773 .W55 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold