Ghost Fleet in James River Photograph, 1946 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Ghost Fleet in James River Photograph, 1946

ID: 007/MSS 0000-485

Primary Creator: Associated Press

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: James River (Va.), Ships, World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1939-1945

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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."

Subject/Index Terms

James River (Va.)
Ships
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1939-1945

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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 Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Ghost Fleet in James River Photograph, MSS 0000-485, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed May 23, 2022.

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Folder 1: Photograph, Ghost Fleet in James River, 1946 February 6