Jacksonville City Commission minutes reproduced the public-utilities case for expanded wartime electricity supply, including the statement that St. Johns River Shipbuilding would construct 10,000-ton Liberty ships for the Maritime Commission and had requested 7,000 kW.

1942-06-04 - Municipal_power_planning

Location: Jacksonville, Florida | Status: verified

Jacksonville City Commission minutes reproduced the public-utilities case for expanded wartime electricity supply, including the statement that St. Johns River Shipbuilding would construct 10,000-ton Liberty ships for the Maritime Commission and had requested 7,000 kW.

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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