Brief Description: One Associated Press photograph titled "Ghost Fleet in James River." The caption reads: "Comprising cargo vessels, tankers and passenger ships, part of the idle fleet lies at anchorage in the James River at Norfolk, Va. War Shipping Administration officials expect the boneyard fleet to grow between 300-350 vessels by next June 1. Ships are being routed to the James anchorage at the rate of three a day."
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 007/MSS 0000-485
Created by: Associated Press
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired:
00/00/0000.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
James River (Va.)
Ships
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1939-1945
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Notes:
Unknown
PreferredCitation: Ghost Fleet in James River Photograph, MSS 0000-485, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.