United States Maritime Commission Washington Every lifeboat built by Globe-American is equipped with a sprit-rigged mainsail and jib like the model held by Miss Irene Rosencrantz of the U.S. Maritime Commission. One of the four boats on every Liberty ship also carries a 25 horse power motor.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

United States Maritime Commission Washington Every lifeboat built by Globe-American is equipped with a sprit-rigged mainsail and jib like the model held by Miss Irene Rosencrantz of the U.S. Maritime Commission. One of the four boats on every Liberty ship also carries a 25 horse power motor.

[ca. August 1942]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Life Boats

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