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'''States Marine Lines''' was the [[Passenger ship|passenger]] and [[cargo ship|cargo]] of the '''States Marine Corporation''' founded by Henry Mercer in 1930 in [[New York City]]. In 1931 Cornelius S. Walsh became an investor and the company Secretary. At the started by chartering foreign ships to run the lines in [[tramp trade]]. Later scheduled cargo services was added to the line. In 1934 States Marine started monthly cargo routes to [[South Africa]]. |
'''States Marine Lines''' was the [[Passenger ship|passenger]] and [[cargo ship|cargo]] of the '''States Marine Corporation''' founded by Henry Mercer in 1930 in [[New York City]]. In 1931 Cornelius S. Walsh became an investor and the company Secretary. At the started by chartering foreign ships to run the lines in [[tramp trade]]. Later scheduled cargo services was added to the line. In 1934 States Marine started monthly cargo routes to [[South Africa]].<ref>A Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Merchant Marine and Shipping Industry by Rene de la Pedraja</ref><ref>The Rise and Decline of U.S. Merchant Shipping in the Twentieth Century by Rene de la Pedraja</ref><ref>Seaports South of Sahara by Robert G. Albion</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/shipping-executive-henry-d-mercer-head-of-states-marine-news-photo/50329639|title=Shipping executive, Henry D. Mercer, )head of States Marine Lines...|website=Getty Images|date=21 November 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1978/03/12/archives/henry-d-mercer-is-dead-at-84-founder-of-steamship-company.html|title=Henry D. Mercer Is Dead at 84; Founder of Steamship Company|first=Joseph B.|last=Treaster|work=The New York Times |date=March 12, 1978|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> |
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In 1937 States Marine charted the SS ''Carrollton'' a 1903, 1,732 tons from, acquired by Saginaw Dock and Terminal Company of [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]]. In 1940 States Marine Lines purchased the SS ''Lone Star'' a 1919, 5,101 tons cargo ship from [[Mississippi Shipping Company]] of [[New Orleans]] and the SS ''Wolverine'', 1919, 4,990 tons, cargo ship from Export Steamship Company in [[New York City]]. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS ''Atlantic Trader'', 1918, 2,241 tons, a cargo ship from Saginaw Dock and Terminal Company of Cleveland. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS ''Green Mountain'', a 1919, 4,988 tons, a cargo ship from Federal Marine Corp. of New York. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS ''Hoosier'', 1920, a 5,060 tons cargo ship from Hoosier Marine Corp. of New York. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS ''Keystone'', 1919, a 5,565 tons, cargo ship from [[Shepard Steamship Company]] of Boston, MA. |
In 1937 States Marine charted the SS ''Carrollton'' a 1903, 1,732 tons from, acquired by Saginaw Dock and Terminal Company of [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]]. In 1940 States Marine Lines purchased the SS ''Lone Star'' a 1919, 5,101 tons cargo ship from [[Mississippi Shipping Company]] of [[New Orleans]] and the SS ''Wolverine'', 1919, 4,990 tons, cargo ship from Export Steamship Company in [[New York City]]. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS ''Atlantic Trader'', 1918, 2,241 tons, a cargo ship from Saginaw Dock and Terminal Company of Cleveland. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS ''Green Mountain'', a 1919, 4,988 tons, a cargo ship from Federal Marine Corp. of New York. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS ''Hoosier'', 1920, a 5,060 tons cargo ship from Hoosier Marine Corp. of New York. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS ''Keystone'', 1919, a 5,565 tons, cargo ship from [[Shepard Steamship Company]] of Boston, MA.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.statesmarinelines.com/|title=States Marine Lines - U.S. Merchant Marine|website=www.statesmarinelines.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shippingtandy.com/features/states-marine-lines-new york/|title=States Marine Lines Of New York - Shipping Today & Yesterday Magazine|website=Shipping Today & Yesterday}}</ref> |
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⚫ | On 10 July 1942 SS ''Hoosier'' was sunk by [[ |
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⚫ | On 10 July 1942 SS ''Hoosier'' was sunk by the [[U-boat]] ''U-376'' after departing Archangel, USSR.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.statesmarinelines.com/ships/hoosier.htm|title=S.S. Hoosier - USMM Cargo Ship|website=www.statesmarinelines.com}}</ref> On March 13, 1943, the SS ''Keystone'' sunk by U-172 after her engine failed in convoy UGS-6 from New York to North Africa. |
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During [[World War II]] the States Marine Lines was active with [[Chartering (shipping)|charter shipping]] with the [[Maritime Commission]] and [[War Shipping Administration]]. During wartime, the Mississippi Shipping Company operated [[Victory ship]]s, [[Liberty ships]]s, and a few [[Empire ship]]s.<ref>US Navy's log, by Stewart, 1953</ref> |
During [[World War II]] the States Marine Lines was active with [[Chartering (shipping)|charter shipping]] with the [[Maritime Commission]] and [[War Shipping Administration]]. During wartime, the Mississippi Shipping Company operated [[Victory ship]]s, [[Liberty ships]]s, and a few [[Empire ship]]s.<ref>US Navy's log, by Stewart, 1953</ref> |
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==World War II== |
==World War II== |
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[[File:RedOakVictory-2013-07-20.jpg|thumb|[[Victory Ship]]]] |
[[File:RedOakVictory-2013-07-20.jpg|thumb|[[Victory Ship]]]] |
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*[[SS Benjamin Hawkins]] |
*[[SS Benjamin Hawkins]] |
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*World War II Victory ships: |
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* SS Mercer Victory |
* SS Mercer Victory |
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* SS Morgantown Victory |
* SS Morgantown Victory |
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* SS Westerly Victory |
* SS Westerly Victory |
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*[[SS Hugh J. Kilpatrick]] |
*[[SS Hugh J. Kilpatrick]] |
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*World War II 1920 ships: |
*World War II 1920 ships: |
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**Chipana, 1920, 3,280 tons, from Grace Steamship Lines of New York. |
**Chipana, 1920, 3,280 tons, from Grace Steamship Lines of New York. |
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==Post World War II== |
==Post World War II== |
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[[File:USS Whiteside (AKA-90) anchored in San Francisco Bay c1948.jpg|thumb| [[Type C2 ship]] in San Francisco Bay]] |
[[File:USS Whiteside (AKA-90) anchored in San Francisco Bay c1948.jpg|thumb| [[Type C2 ship]] in San Francisco Bay]] |
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After World War II there were many low-cost ships for sales, States Marine Lines was now able to own more ships than charter. States Marine Lines continued to charter both U.S. and foreign ships.<ref name="auto"/> |
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*States Marine Lines purchased from the U.S. Maritime Commission [[Type C2 ship]]s: |
*States Marine Lines purchased from the U.S. Maritime Commission [[Type C2 ship]]s: |
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==Korean War== |
==Korean War== |
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States Marine Lines served as Merchant Marine Naval shipping company, supplying goods for the [[Korean War]]. Ships made trips to and from [[Korea]]. About 75 percent of the personnel taken to Korea for the Korean War came by the Merchant Marine Ships. States Marine Lines transported goods, mail, food and other supplies. About 90 percent of the cargo was moved by Merchant Marine Naval to the Korea War Zone. States Marine Lines made trips between the US and Korea helping American forces engaged against [[Communist]] aggression in [[South Korea]]. After the war most ships were put into the [[National Defense Reserve Fleet]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koreanwar-educator.org/topics/merchant_marine/index.htm|title=Korean War Educator: Topics - Merchant Marine|website=koreanwar-educator.org}}</ref><ref>Small United States and United Nations Warships in the Korean War, By Paul M. Edwards</ref> |
States Marine Lines served as Merchant Marine Naval shipping company, supplying goods for the [[Korean War]]. Ships made trips to and from [[Korea]]. About 75 percent of the personnel taken to Korea for the Korean War came by the Merchant Marine Ships. States Marine Lines transported goods, mail, food and other supplies. About 90 percent of the cargo was moved by Merchant Marine Naval to the Korea War Zone. States Marine Lines made trips between the US and Korea helping American forces engaged against [[Communist]] aggression in [[South Korea]]. After the war most ships were put into the [[National Defense Reserve Fleet]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koreanwar-educator.org/topics/merchant_marine/index.htm|title=Korean War Educator: Topics - Merchant Marine|website=koreanwar-educator.org}}</ref><ref>Small United States and United Nations Warships in the Korean War, By Paul M. Edwards</ref><ref name="auto"/> |
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*[[United States Merchant Marine]] ships: |
*[[United States Merchant Marine]] ships: |
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*[[SS Twin Falls Victory]] |
*[[SS Twin Falls Victory]] |
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*SS Wesleyan Victory |
*SS Wesleyan Victory |
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==Post Korean== |
==Post Korean== |
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In 1954 States Marine took over management of Bloomfield Steamship Company in [[Houston]], Texas, which was closed in 1969. Bloomfield was founded on post World War II low-cost ships by Ben M. Bloomfield. In 1954 ''Old Dominion State'' and ''Wolverine State'' are sold off.<ref>{{Cite |
In 1954 States Marine took over management of Bloomfield Steamship Company in [[Houston]], Texas, which was closed in 1969. Bloomfield was founded on post World War II low-cost ships by Ben M. Bloomfield. In 1954 ''Old Dominion State'' and ''Wolverine State'' are sold off.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1964/08/11/archives/bloomfield-sold-to-states-marine-price-is-set-at-45-million-for.html|title=BLOOMFIELD SOLD TO STATES MARINE; Price Is Set at $4.5 Million for Subsidized Concern|work=The New York Times |date=August 11, 1964|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> |
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[[File:USNS General A.W. Greely (T-AP-141) underway, circa in the early 1950s (NH 61583).jpg|thumb|right|''General G.O. Squier''-class [[USS General A. W. Greely (AP-141)|USNS ''General A.W. Greely'' (T-AP-141)]] a C4 cargo ship in the early 1950s]] |
[[File:USNS General A.W. Greely (T-AP-141) underway, circa in the early 1950s (NH 61583).jpg|thumb|right|''General G.O. Squier''-class [[USS General A. W. Greely (AP-141)|USNS ''General A.W. Greely'' (T-AP-141)]] a C4 cargo ship in the early 1950s]] |
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==Nuclear-powered cargo ship== |
==Nuclear-powered cargo ship== |
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In 1962 States Marine took over management of the first nuclear-powered cargo ship, [[NS Savannah|NS ''Savannah'']]. Built in 1958 at 13,559 tons, States Marine managed the ship for the [[U.S. Department of Commerce]] for one year. |
In 1962 States Marine took over management of the first nuclear-powered cargo ship, [[NS Savannah|NS ''Savannah'']]. Built in 1958 at 13,559 tons, States Marine managed the ship for the [[U.S. Department of Commerce]] for one year.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://voa.marad.dot.gov/programs/ns_savannah/index.asp| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070623210106/https://voa.marad.dot.gov/programs/ns_savannah/index.asp| url-status = dead| archive-date = June 23, 2007| title = NS ''Savannah''| work = Virtual Office of Acquisition| publisher = [[United States Maritime Administration]]| access-date = March 16, 2008}}</ref> |
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==Vietnam War== |
==Vietnam War== |
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For the [[Vietnam War]] States Marine operated the charter for the [[SS Gainesville Victory|SS ''Gainesville Victory'']]. Also, in 1965 Henry Mercer purchased Cornelius Walsh shares in the company and purchase the [[Waterman Steamship Corporation]]. States Marine also supported the Vietnam War with line owned ships and ships charter. |
For the [[Vietnam War]] States Marine operated the charter for the [[SS Gainesville Victory|SS ''Gainesville Victory'']]. Also, in 1965 Henry Mercer purchased Cornelius Walsh shares in the company and purchase the [[Waterman Steamship Corporation]]. States Marine also supported the Vietnam War with line owned ships and ships charter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1962/09/17/the-man-with-the-money|title=THE MAN WITH THE MONEY|first=Arthur|last=Zich|website=Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com}}</ref> |
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States Marine failed to upgrade to [[container ship]]s and modernize as other shipping lines did in the 1970s and with the Vietnam War over States Marine closed in 1974, all ships being sold or scrapped due to age. |
States Marine failed to upgrade to [[container ship]]s and modernize as other shipping lines did in the 1970s and with the Vietnam War over States Marine closed in 1974, all ships being sold or scrapped due to age. |
Revision as of 20:36, 28 May 2024
Industry | Maritime transport |
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Founded | 1930 |
Founder | Henry Mercer |
Defunct | 1974 |
Headquarters | New York, New York |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Cornelius S. Walsh |
Services | Cargo and Passengers Liners |
States Marine Lines was the passenger and cargo of the States Marine Corporation founded by Henry Mercer in 1930 in New York City. In 1931 Cornelius S. Walsh became an investor and the company Secretary. At the started by chartering foreign ships to run the lines in tramp trade. Later scheduled cargo services was added to the line. In 1934 States Marine started monthly cargo routes to South Africa.[1][2][3][4][5]
In 1937 States Marine charted the SS Carrollton a 1903, 1,732 tons from, acquired by Saginaw Dock and Terminal Company of Cleveland, Ohio. In 1940 States Marine Lines purchased the SS Lone Star a 1919, 5,101 tons cargo ship from Mississippi Shipping Company of New Orleans and the SS Wolverine, 1919, 4,990 tons, cargo ship from Export Steamship Company in New York City. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS Atlantic Trader, 1918, 2,241 tons, a cargo ship from Saginaw Dock and Terminal Company of Cleveland. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS Green Mountain, a 1919, 4,988 tons, a cargo ship from Federal Marine Corp. of New York. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS Hoosier, 1920, a 5,060 tons cargo ship from Hoosier Marine Corp. of New York. In 1941 States Marine Lines charted the SS Keystone, 1919, a 5,565 tons, cargo ship from Shepard Steamship Company of Boston, MA.[6][7]
On 10 July 1942 SS Hoosier was sunk by the U-boat U-376 after departing Archangel, USSR.[8] On March 13, 1943, the SS Keystone sunk by U-172 after her engine failed in convoy UGS-6 from New York to North Africa.
During World War II the States Marine Lines was active with charter shipping with the Maritime Commission and War Shipping Administration. During wartime, the Mississippi Shipping Company operated Victory ships, Liberty shipss, and a few Empire ships.[9]
World War II
- SS Benjamin Hawkins
- World War II Victory ships:
- SS Mercer Victory
- SS Morgantown Victory
- SS Westerly Victory
- SS Hugh J. Kilpatrick
- World War II 1920 ships:
- Chipana, 1920, 3,280 tons, from Grace Steamship Lines of New York.
- Curaca, 1920, 3,280 tons, from New Orleans and South American Steamship Company.
Post World War II
After World War II there were many low-cost ships for sales, States Marine Lines was now able to own more ships than charter. States Marine Lines continued to charter both U.S. and foreign ships.[6]
- States Marine Lines purchased from the U.S. Maritime Commission Type C2 ships:
- SS Cotton State, C2, 1946, 6,103 tons
- SS Empire State, C2, 1945, 6,214 tons
- SS Garden State, C2, 1946, 6,103
- SS Golden State, C2, 1946, 6,103 tons
- SS Hoosier State, EC2, 1944, 7,280 tons
- SS Keystone State, EC2, 1944, 7,210 tons
- SS Magnolia State, C2, 1946, 6,103 tons
- SS Old Dominion State, EC2, 1944, 7,210 tons
- SS Palmetto State, EC2, 1945, 7,207 tons
- SS Volunteer State, EC2, 1944, 7,216 tons
- SS Constitution State, 1943
In 1947 States Marine Lines sold off Atlantic Trader, Green Mountain, Wolverine, Blue Grass State, Evergreen State, Lone Star State, Peach Tree State. In 1947 States Marine purchased controlling interest in the South African Marine Corp., also called Safmarine.
Korean War
States Marine Lines served as Merchant Marine Naval shipping company, supplying goods for the Korean War. Ships made trips to and from Korea. About 75 percent of the personnel taken to Korea for the Korean War came by the Merchant Marine Ships. States Marine Lines transported goods, mail, food and other supplies. About 90 percent of the cargo was moved by Merchant Marine Naval to the Korea War Zone. States Marine Lines made trips between the US and Korea helping American forces engaged against Communist aggression in South Korea. After the war most ships were put into the National Defense Reserve Fleet.[10][11][6]
- United States Merchant Marine ships:
- SS Alamo Victory
- SS Brigham Victory
- SS Beatrice Victory
- SS Earlham Victory
- SS Grove City Victory
- SS Kenyon Victory
- SS Loma Victory
- SS Oberlin Victory
- SS Occidental Victory
- SS Ouachita Victory
- SS Sharon Victory
- SS Twin Falls Victory
- SS Wesleyan Victory
Post Korean
In 1954 States Marine took over management of Bloomfield Steamship Company in Houston, Texas, which was closed in 1969. Bloomfield was founded on post World War II low-cost ships by Ben M. Bloomfield. In 1954 Old Dominion State and Wolverine State are sold off.[12]
In 1955 States Marine purchased four 1945, 10,780 tons Type C4-class ships from the Joshua Hendy Corp. Second Hoosier State, Second Keystone State, Second Wolverine State, and the second Lone Star State. In 1957 States Marine purchased four 1945 Victory ships ewach former line ship names Cotton State, Magnolia State, Palmetto State, and Volunteer State. States Marine also took on charters for the: Alma Victory, Beloit Victory, Binghampton Victory, Britain Victory, Clovis Victory, Creighton Victory, Iran Victory, Knox Victory Clovis Victory, Rock Springs Victory and Simmons Victory. In 1960 States Marine purchased: 7,868 tons C2 ships: SSBadger State, Bay State, Bayou State, Evergreen State, Blue Grass State, and Buckeye State,, (2), C3, 1943, 7,868 tons. Also Type C3: Copper State, SS Aloha State, and Gopher State, SS Steel Director [6]
Nuclear-powered cargo ship
In 1962 States Marine took over management of the first nuclear-powered cargo ship, NS Savannah. Built in 1958 at 13,559 tons, States Marine managed the ship for the U.S. Department of Commerce for one year.[13]
Vietnam War
For the Vietnam War States Marine operated the charter for the SS Gainesville Victory. Also, in 1965 Henry Mercer purchased Cornelius Walsh shares in the company and purchase the Waterman Steamship Corporation. States Marine also supported the Vietnam War with line owned ships and ships charter.[14]
States Marine failed to upgrade to container ships and modernize as other shipping lines did in the 1970s and with the Vietnam War over States Marine closed in 1974, all ships being sold or scrapped due to age.
See also
References
- ^ A Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Merchant Marine and Shipping Industry by Rene de la Pedraja
- ^ The Rise and Decline of U.S. Merchant Shipping in the Twentieth Century by Rene de la Pedraja
- ^ Seaports South of Sahara by Robert G. Albion
- ^ "Shipping executive, Henry D. Mercer, )head of States Marine Lines..." Getty Images. 21 November 2003.
- ^ Treaster, Joseph B. (March 12, 1978). "Henry D. Mercer Is Dead at 84; Founder of Steamship Company". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ a b c d "States Marine Lines - U.S. Merchant Marine". www.statesmarinelines.com.
- ^ york/ "States Marine Lines Of New York - Shipping Today & Yesterday Magazine". Shipping Today & Yesterday.
- ^ "S.S. Hoosier - USMM Cargo Ship". www.statesmarinelines.com.
- ^ US Navy's log, by Stewart, 1953
- ^ "Korean War Educator: Topics - Merchant Marine". koreanwar-educator.org.
- ^ Small United States and United Nations Warships in the Korean War, By Paul M. Edwards
- ^ "BLOOMFIELD SOLD TO STATES MARINE; Price Is Set at $4.5 Million for Subsidized Concern". The New York Times. August 11, 1964 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "NS Savannah". Virtual Office of Acquisition. United States Maritime Administration. Archived from the original on June 23, 2007. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
- ^ Zich, Arthur. "THE MAN WITH THE MONEY". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com.