As far as transcontinental ocean vessels were concerned, Liberty Ships couldn't have been simpler. With dimensions of 441 ft 6 in (134.57 m) in length with a 56 ft 10.75 in (17.3 m) beam, the ...

Only about 200 Liberty ships were lost in World War II, but after commercial uses post-war, most were sold or used for scrap metal. But the Brown, named after a Maine labor union leader, ...

During WWII, Liberty Ships weren’t flashy - but they were strategic masterpieces. Built by the thousands in American shipyards, these unassuming cargo vessels ensured the Allies were always stocked.

Under a government plan that stretched back to 1936, a record-setting 2710 Liberty-class ships were built between 1941 and 1945, at 18 mostly “green field” U.S. ship yards - many of them ...

Stepping on board the S.S. John W. Brown, a World War II Liberty Ship, is like stepping onto a piece of history. “It’s one of the largest class of ships ever built," said Dick Sterne, an ...

The war ship docked on South Street looks like any other, but the S.S. John W. Brown is both floating and living history, and it’s one of only two Liberty Ships left in the world. During World ...

For reservations and other information, those interested should call Project Liberty Ship, 410-661-1550. Originally Published: September 15, 2001 at 12:00 AM EDT Share this: ...

During World War II, San Francisco Bay was one of the largest shipbuilding areas in the world- everything from small boats, to destroyers and submarines and merchant ships.

The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II, is in financial trouble.

The World War II Liberty Ship S.S. John W. Brown sails up the Elizabeth River to downtown Norfolk on May 20, 2016. The Brown pulled in to provide public tours and an underway cruise as part of the ...