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The War Shipping Administration was established by the United States President with Executive Order No. 9054. February 7, 1942 as the US had entered the war. Its task was to purchase and operate the needed civillian tonnage the US needed for fighting the war. The WSC was part of the United States Maritime Commission, established in 1936. Categories: Stub ...


After the war, W.S.A. vessels were used to carry home the huge number of armed personnel overseas. Over 3,500.000 men were brought home from overseas areas by December 1, 1945.


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United States Merchant Marine US Merchant Marines, WWII, North Atlantic The United States Merchant Marine is a fleet of ships that is used to transport both imports and exports during peace time and serves as an auxiliary to the United States Navy during times of war, delivering both troops and supplies. ...


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War Shipping Administration Established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt Executive Order No. 9054 (1689 words)
Vessels under the control of the War Shipping Administration shall constitute a pool to be allocated by the Administrator for use by the Army, Navy, other Federal departments and agencies, and the Governments of the United Nations.
The Administrator is further authorized within the limits of such funds as may be allocated, transferred, or appropriated to the War Shipping Administration to employ necessary personnel and make provisions for necessary supplies, facilities, and services.
More merchant ships were needed to carry out lend-lease to Britain, to fulfill the terms of the First Moscow Protocol, to move troops and supplies to all theaters of war, and to ship petroleum.
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