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A guide to the Flying Cloud (built 1939; freighter) correspondence, 1940
HDC1285 (SAFR 23830)  
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Description
Flying Cloud (built 1939; freighter) correspondence, 1940 (SAFR 23830, HDC 1285) consists of 1 letter about the operation of the vessel. The collection has been processed to the item unit level and is open for use without restrictions.
Background
The Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel was located in Kearny, New Jersey and played a key role in supplying ships for World War I and World War II. The shipyard was active from 1917 to 1949. Source: http://destroyerhistory.org/destroyers/federal/ (last accessed 07/22/2013). Flying Cloud was owned by the U.S. Maritime Commission.
Extent
1 item.
Restrictions
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Availability
This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.