More from the MARAD program.
The C3 type was seen as very suitable for conversion for combination of passengers & cargo, and many types were so converted. Six ships were ordered by the American President lines for their around the world service, the first President Jackson, being re-routed around the Cape of Good hope because of the war in Europe. All were converted to Attack transports, and one the President Van Buren was damaged beyond repair, the others returned after the war.
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Thank you Kim for the crest
"Never fear to try on something new. Remember that the Titanic was built by professionals, and the Ark by an amateur"