World War II Transport Ship

Name/Title

World War II Transport Ship

Entry/Object ID

11.25

Description

Army Trooper Transport Ship. The black and white image showcases a large military ship bustling with activity, as numerous personnel are seen densely packed on the deck, some standing and others moving, surrounded by a variety of equipment, including lifeboats and communication towers, while flags flutter atop the ship's mast; the ship is stationed in calm waters, with land barely visible in the distant background.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Context

During World War II, Liberty ships and Victory ships were crucial to the Allied war effort as cargo transports, moving supplies, troops, and equipment across the globe.

Collection

Cpl. Clare Anderson Collection

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1944

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Print, Photographic

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Create Date

April 17, 2025

Update Date

April 17, 2025