Launch U. S. Liner

Clip: 350698_1_1

Year Shot: 1950 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1547

Original Film: 023-365-03

HD: N/A

Location: Camden, New Jersey

Timecode: 00:42:30 - 00:43:05

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Shaky, grainy, dark in contrast and imagery Launch U. S. Liner America's merchant marine gets an addition with the launching of the President Jackson. The 20,000 ton vessel is christened by Mrs. Alben Barkley. Requisitioned by the Navy while under construction and completed as a troop transport for use in the Korean War. Renamed U.S.S. BARRETT (T-AP 196). Continued in Navy service until transferred to the Maritime Administration in March 1973. Loaned to New York State Maritime College 1973 and renamed EMPIRE STATE V, later EMPIRE STATE.