Jacksonville's City Commission adopted a petition seeking railway relocation around Commodores Point property being taken for the new St. Johns River Shipbuilding yard.

1942-05-28 - Municipal_shipyard_planning

Location: Commodores Point, Jacksonville | Status: verified

Jacksonville's City Commission adopted a petition seeking railway relocation around Commodores Point property being taken for the new St. Johns River Shipbuilding yard.

Each event in the 80-year history of the SS Richard Montgomery adds a layer of complexity to the story of this WWII munitions ship.

Sources

• Jacksonville municipal records concerning the new St. Johns River Shipbuilding yard

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