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Merchant Vessels of the United States
Hardcover
General ReferenceBoating20th Century United States History
ISBN13: 9781025723068
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 1182
Weight: 4.00
Height: 2.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Merchant Vessels of the United States is a definitive historical registry detailing the composition and scale of the American maritime fleet during the early 20th century. As a comprehensive official record, this volume provides exhaustive data on the merchant marine, documenting steam, sail, and motor vessels registered across the nation's ports in 1926.
Each entry within this vital reference work captures essential technical specifications, including gross and net tonnage, vessel dimensions, home ports, and ownership details. Beyond its utility as a statistical log, the work serves as an indispensable primary source for maritime historians, genealogists, and naval researchers. It illuminates the industrial capacity of the United States during the interwar period, reflecting the importance of sea-borne trade and the ongoing technological transition from traditional sailing craft to modern motorized shipping.
Whether examining the legacy of specific commercial lines or analyzing broader trends in early 20th-century transportation, Merchant Vessels of the United States remains an essential resource for understanding the infrastructure of the American seas. It offers a clear window into a bygone era of navigation and the robust merchant fleet that powered national commerce.
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