Thomas Wilson

Name/Title

Thomas Wilson

Entry/Object ID

1991.059.7

Description

Black and white photo of 'Thomas Wilson', Hull 826, 605 ft., a gearless bulk freighter, first of 16 maritime class freighters ordered by the US Maritime Commission during World War II. Keel laid May 2, 1942. Launched November 14, 1942. Trial Run April 29, 1943. Commissioned May 13, 1943. r. HULL 829 Trial Run 4/29/43

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

American Shipbuilding Company

Acquisition

Accession

1991.059

Source or Donor

Samaha, Catherine

Acquisition Method

Donation