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United States Merchant Marine History Bibliography
This bibliography provides a list of published materials on the history of the United States merchant marine from 1900 to today. It is meant to serve as a guide for further reading and research for those interested in the history of: MARAD (and predecessor agencies), the United States merchant marine, merchant mariners, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy, in the 20th century.
The list is organized by subjects, and in alphabetical order by author's last name, or title, when no author is listed.
Maritime Workforce Development
As the maritime transportation field continues to evolve, meeting the industry's demands requires a multidisciplinary and highly trained workforce.
Workforce development, therefore, has become a critical area highlighting the need to attract and retain talented employees.
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National Historic Preservation Act Assessments
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) establishes historic preservation policy and responsibilities for all federal agencies and is intended to ensure that historic preservation is fully integrated into the ongoing programs of federal agencies. Section 106 of the NHPA requires...
United States Merchant Marine Research Guide
Maritime Administration Records at the National ArchivesThe Records of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), and its predecessor agencies are held by the National Archives and Records Administration College Park, Maryland, in Record Group 357. Records related to MARAD and predecessor...
Virtual Ship Tours
Access the links below to take virtual tours of some historic vessels from the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) and Ready Reserve Force (RRF), and learn more about the history of the United States merchant marine.
USNS Comet Comet is considered to be the...