Category: ships

  • SS Mariposa

    Launched in 1931, the SS Mariposa was initially a luxury ocean liner among the quartet of vessels within the Matson Lines’ distinguished “White Fleet.” During World War II, it was repurposed and operated under the War Shipping Administration. It was closely linked with the US Army but was not formally classified as a US Army…

  • Liberty Ship Juliette Low Christened by First Scout

    Source: “Liberty Ship Juliette Low Christened by First Scout.” The Standard-Star, 12 June 1944, p. 6. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-standard-star/138090491/

  • Ocean Convoys Are Suspended

    Source: “Ocean Convoys Are Suspended.” The Montgomery Advertiser, 29 May 1945, p. 1. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser/138316055/

  • Troopships of World War II

    Source: Charles, Ronald W. “U.S. Army Center of Military History.” Troopships of World War II, History.Army.mil, Apr. 1947, history.army.mil/documents/WWII/wwii_Troopships.pdf.