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U.S. Maritime Commission design type P4-S2
Built for U.S.-to-Europe liner service, America was launched on August 31, 1939, the day before Germany invaded Poland, marking the start of World War II; by the time it was ready for passenger service, the Neutrality Act of 1939...
The above is a pamphlet that describes the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) and Maritime Security Program (MSP). For information on either program see https://www.maritime.dot.gov/national-security/strategic-sealift/voluntary-intermodal-sealift-agreement-visa or...
The above document is a list of U.S.-flag commercial ships sailing in international trade by company and ships.
For information on the Maritime Security Program see
https://www.maritime.dot.gov/national-security/strategic-sealift/maritime-security-program-msp...
The above is a listing of U.S.–flag commercial ships sailing in international trade.
For more information contact the see https://www.maritime.dot.gov/national-security/strategic-sealift/maritime-security-program-msp
The graphic above shows the fleet of U.S.–flag commercial ships sailing in international trade, ready to meet the Armed Services worldwide movement of critical equipment and supplies.
The National Defense Reserve Fleet Inventory is a monthly federal property accounting report for vessels under the ownership or custody of MARAD. The report further officially assigns vessels to an Accountable MARAD Division.
Produced and Distributed by MAR-610, Office of Ship...
The National Defense Reserve Fleet Inventory is a monthly federal property accounting report for vessels under the ownership or custody of MARAD. The report further officially assigns vessels to an Accountable MARAD Division.
Produced and Distributed by MAR-610, Office of Ship...