World War II
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American Shipper
Maritime History Notes: Dry cargo on tankers
Over the years, hundreds of tankers were employed in the grain trades.
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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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Maritime
Flashback Friday: Salute the U.S. Merchant Marine & U.S. Navy Armed Guard
The U.S. Merchant Marine provided a supply chain lifeline to U.S. and Allied Armed Forces around the world during World War II. As Veterans Day…
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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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