Black and white photo of keel laying staff in front of the vessel 'William R. Roesch', Hull #901, July 17, 1972. None of the men in the photo are identified.
The William R. Roesch was constructed under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 at a cost of $12.4 Million. She was the first ship completed under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act.
The William R. Roesch was built to “River Class” standards, being able to navigate the Cuyahoga and other tight rivers, delivering cargo to hard-to-reach docks.
