World War I
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: U.S. railroads were nationalized in World War I
U.S. railroads were nationalized during World War I. Read why that occurred and the ramifications of the action.
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American Shipper
Maritime History Notes: Ships of concrete
The U.S. government at the start of World War I looked to concrete vessel hulls to counter severe steel shortages when the country entered the…
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American Shipper
Maritime History Notes: America’s hospital ships
The Comfort and Mercy, now assisting America through the COVID-19 pandemic, started as crude oil tankers.
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American Shipper
Maritime History Notes: American ships, colleges and football
During the past century, hundreds of ships in the U.S. merchant marine have been named after colleges and their football teams.
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American Shipper
Maritime History Notes: Waterman Steamship Co. at 100
Of the 200 U.S.-flag shipping companies that were formed after World War I, only one remains in operation today.
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