Tugboat Vicki and Liberty Ship John W. Brown in Portland harbor. The liberty ship, built in Baltimore, is one of two still afloat today, out of 2700 built. This one was built in 41 days; the record time for a similar ship was 28 days.
Joe at one of the guns on the liberty ship. During World War II, the ship sailed with a crew of about 50 merchant mariners, plus an armed guard of 40 sailors from the navy.
Joe at one of the guns on the liberty ship. During World War II, the ship sailed with a crew of about 50 merchant mariners, plus an armed guard of 40 sailors from the navy.
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