Modeled after a British design but modified to American construction specifications, the Liberty Ships were Cargo Vessels. Cheap and quickly built, they were constructed to accommodate U. S. war needs and to provide replacements for Britain under the Lend-Lease Program.
During World War II, 2,751 Liberty Ships were built in shipyards across America, and the Richmond Shipyard built its share. The workers there even set the record for speed of construction when the Robert E. Perry was launched 4 days and 15 ½ hours after the keel was laid.
The following are photos pertaining to the Richmond Shipyard and construction of the Liberty Ships:
Russ Brown
The secret of his success must be direct action.
An instance:
A few weeks ago, a deep tank was found to have a leaky valve. Russ came on the scene while workman were trying to figure out how to get to the valve, across a pool of water three feet deep on the tank floor. Russ solved the situation in a flash: He peeled off his pants, waded in, and shut off the valve. That's direct action. (source..Richmond Shipyard Number One FORE "N" AFT Safety Magazine...Sept 17,1942)
Launching Day of The "S.S. MARY CASSATT"....May 16, 1943
Launching Day of The S.S. "Michael C. Kerr" ...October 30, 1943
Address By MR. Russ Brown
Delivery of The S.S. "Ethan A. Hitchcock"
October 31, 1943
Delivery of The 400th Liberty Ship
S.S. "OTIS SKINNER"
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Sitting: Mrs. Jack Hamilton, Mrs. Margaret Howes, Mrs. M. G. Vanderwende, Mrs. C.C. Miller and Mrs. Ruth Booth.
Standing: Louis S. Eakins, Principal Machinery Inspector; Jack Hamilton, Acting Principal Hull Inspector for U.S.M.C.; Russell Brown, General Superintendent; John Kronschnable, Marine Superintendent; M. G. Vanderwende, Executive Assistant Manager and R. G. Sullivan, Operations Manager for Isthmian S.S. Company.
Russell Brown, Jack Hamilton, John Kronschnable, M.G. Vanderwende, R. G. Sullivan and Chas. C. Miller, Administrative Assistant.
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