United States Merchant Marine in World War I

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"During World War I, the American Merchant Marine meant dangerous duty. This book provides the first complete overview of the American Merchant Marine during World War I. Detailed accounts cover the expansion of trans-Atlantic shipping, shipbuilding records 1914-1918, operating companies, ship losses from enemy action, the role of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service and mariner experiences"--

subjects: World war, 1939-1945, transportation,  Shipping, united states,  Shipbuilding,  Merchant ships,  World war, 1914-1918, naval operations,  World war, 1914-1918, united states,  World War, 1914-1918,  Transportation,  Merchant marine,  History,  Shipping,  American Naval operations,  Naval Military operations,  American,  World War (1914-1918) fast (OCoLC)fst01180746 (uri) http://id.worldcat.org/fast/fst01180746