Jacksonville's City Commission approved J. B. Chancey's transfer to organise and lead the St. Johns River Shipbuilding yard fire department and plant-protection auxiliaries in coordination with the City Fire Department.

1942-07-09 - Shipyard_fire_protection

Location: St. Johns River Shipbuilding yard, Jacksonville | Status: verified

Jacksonville's City Commission approved J. B. Chancey's transfer to organise and lead the St. Johns River Shipbuilding yard fire department and plant-protection auxiliaries in coordination with the City Fire Department.

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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