The U.S. Maritime Commission construction report records 4 March 1942 as the date of contract MCc-2427, whose vessel block includes Richard Montgomery as MCE 1199 and builder's hull 7.

1942-03-04 - Vessel_construction_contract

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

The U.S. Maritime Commission construction report records 4 March 1942 as the date of contract MCc-2427, whose vessel block includes Richard Montgomery as MCE 1199 and builder's hull 7.

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

• Permanent Report of Completed Ship Construction Contracts, Report B-1

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