This section ofList of Liberty ships is a sortable list ofLiberty ships—cargo ships built in theUnited States duringWorld War II—with names beginning with J. F through J. W.

The standard Liberty ship (EC-2-S-C1 type) was acargo ship 441 feet 6 inches (134.57 m) long overall, with a beam of 56 feet10+3⁄4 inches (17.34 m). It had a depth of 37 feet 4 inches (11.38 m) and a draft of 26 feet 10 inches (8.18 m). It was powered by atriple expansion steam engine, which had cylinders of24+1⁄2 inches (62 cm), 37 inches (94 cm) and 70 inches (180 cm) diameter by 48 inches (120 cm) stroke. The engine produced 2,500ihp at 76rpm. Driving a four-bladepropeller 18 feet 6 inches (5.64 m) in diameter, could propel the ship at 11 knots (20 km/h).^[1]

Cargo was carried in five holds, numbered 1–5 from bow to stern. Grain capacity was 84,183 cubic feet (2,383.8 m³), 145,604 cubic feet (4,123.0 m³), 96,429 cubic feet (2,730.6 m³), 93,190 cubic feet (2,639 m³) and 93,190 cubic feet (2,639 m³), with a further 49,086 cubic feet (1,390.0 m³) in the deep tanks. Bale capacity was 75,405 cubic feet (2,135.2 m³), 134,638 cubic feet (3,812.5 m³), 83,697 cubic feet (2,370.0 m³), 82,263 cubic feet (2,329.4 m³) and 82,435 cubic feet (2,334.3 m³), with a further 41,135 cubic feet (1,164.8 m³) in the deep tanks.^[1]

It carried a crew of 45, plus 36United States Navy Armed Guard gunners. Later in the war, this was altered to a crew of 52, plus 29 gunners. Accommodation was in a three deck superstructure placed midships. The galley was equipped with a range, a 25 US gallons (95 L) stock kettle and other appliances. Messrooms were equipped with an electric hot plate and an electric toaster.^[1]

J. Frank Cooper was built byCalifornia Shipbuilding Corporation,Terminal Island,Los Angeles, California. Her keel was laid on 21 January 1944. She was launched on 17 February and delivered on 6 March.^[2] Built for theWar Shipping Administration (WSA), she was operated under the management ofDe La Rama Steamship Company, Inc. Sold in 1947 to Unione Società di Navigazione,Genoa, Italy and renamedCiclope.^[3] Collided with the Britishpassenger shipAsia 15 nautical miles (28 km) offSt. Catherine's Point,Isle of Wight, United Kingdom on 25 August 1948 whilst on a voyage fromOdessa,Soviet Union toAntwerp, Belgium.^[4] Sold in 1962 to Compagnia Sicula di Navigazione,Palermo,Sicily, Italy and renamedMaria Lauretania. Sold in 1963 to The Drive Shipping Transports Organisations Co., Malta and renamedAmalia. Reflagged to the United Kingdom and operated under the management of Livanos & Sons.^[3] She was scrapped atSakaide, Japan in February 1969.^[5]

J. Fred Essary was built byBethlehem Fairfield Shipyard,Baltimore, Maryland. Her keel was laid on 8 November 1943. She was launched on 30 November and delivered to theUnited States Navy asSaggitarius on 8 December.^[6][7] Returned to the WSA in January 1946 and renamedJ. Fred Essary. Laid up in theJames River. She arrived atCastellón de la Plana, Spain for scrapping in November 1972.^[7]

J. H. Drummond was built byJ. A. Jones Construction Company,Panama City, Florida. Her keel was laid on 25 May 1944. She was launched on 30 June and delivered on 20 July.^[8] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofAmerican Export Lines. Sold in 1946 to the Dutch Government and renamedHugo de Groot. Placed under the management ofNederlandsche Stoomboot Maatschappij in 1947. Sold in 1950 to Amsterdam N.V. Reederij,Amsterdam and renamedAmstelpark. Sold in 1960 to International Navigation Corp. and renamedSevern River. Reflagged to Liberia and placed under the management of William H. Muller. Reflagged to Panama in 1961. Sold in 1965 to Compania Eleosa Navigation,Panama and renamedAngelic. Operated under the management of Kronos Shipping Co.^[3] Ran aground off theNojimazaki Lighthouse, Japan (35°02′N140°01′E / 35.033°N 140.017°E /35.033; 140.017) on 25 July 1966 whilst on a voyage fromVancouver, Washington, United States to a Japanese port. She was refloated on 6 August and towed in toTateyama. She was scrapped atYokosuka, Japan in December 1966.^[9]

J. H. Kincaid was built by Permanente Metals Corporation,Richmond, California. Her keel was laid on 5 March 1943. She was launched on 2 April and delivered on 14 April.^[10] She was scrapped in the United Statesc.1966.[11]

J. Howland Gardner was a boxed aircraft transport ship built byNew England Shipbuilding Corporation,South Portland, Maine. Her keel was laid on 4 May 1945. She was launched on 10 July and delivered on 14 August.^[12][13] Laid up atWilmington, North Carolina in December 1946, but returned to service in January 1947. Laid up in the James River in October 1947. To the United States Navy in August 1962 and renamedJamestown. Converted for naval use byNewport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co.,Newport News, Virginia. Struck from the Navy list in December 1969. She was sold to Dutch shipbreakers in August 1970. Resold to Spanish shipbreakers in February 1971.^[13]

Jim Bridger was built byOregon Shipbuilding Corporation,Portland, Oregon. Her keel was laid on 22 November 1942. She was launched on 17 December and delivered on 25 December.^[14] Laid up atBeaumont, Texas post-war,^[3] she was scuttled offPort O'Connor, Texas on 15 June 1976.^[15]

J. L. M. Curry was built byAlabama Drydock Company,Mobile, Alabama. She was completed on 15 May 1942.^[16] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofLykes Brothers Steamship Company.^[3] She started to break up in severe weather in theGreenland Sea (70°54′N0°24′E / 70.900°N 0.400°E /70.900; 0.400) on 7 March 1943 whilst on a voyage fromMurmansk,Soviet Union toLoch Ewe. She was sunk the next day by an Allied warship.^[17]

J. Maurice Thompson was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 31 October 1943. She was launched on 19 November and delivered on 28 November.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American President Lines. Sold in 1947 toRethymnis & Kulukundis,Piraeus, Greece and renamedMount Athos. Sold in 1951 to C. Scarvellis,Chios, Greece. Operated under the management of her previous owner.^[3] She collided with the BritishcoasterSt. Ronan off the coast ofKent. United Kingdom on 12 July 1959.St. Ronan was cut in two and sank.^[18] Sold in 1961 to Afthonia Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedEuxeinos. Operated under the management of Dynamic Shipping Inc.^[3] She sprang a leak in theAtlantic Ocean 360 nautical miles (670 km) south west of theAzores (33°05′N31°10′W / 33.083°N 31.167°W /33.083; -31.167) on 27 February 1966 whilst on a voyage from Evi Göçek, Turkey to Baltimore. She was abandoned and was presumed to have sunk.^[19]

Joaquin Miller was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 May 1942. She was launched on 22 July and delivered on 29 August.^[20] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Mobile in June 1970.^[21]

Joe C. S. Blackburn was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company,Brunswick, Georgia. Her keel was laid on 30 October 1943. She was launched on 15 December and delivered on 30 December.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofBlack Diamond Steamship Company.^[23] She was converted to a floating dock at Portland, Oregon in 1968.^[24]

Joe Fellows was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 12 February 1944. She was launched on 10 March and delivered on 29 March.^[2] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Pope & Talbot Inc. Sold in 1947 to Compania Maritima Grevat and renamedNorlago. Reflagged to Panama and operated under the management of Union Maritime & Shipping Co. Sold in 1950 to Vetmar Compania de Vapores, Honduras and renamedSyra. Remained under the Panamanian flag and operated under the management of Trans-Ocean Steamship Agency. Reflagged to Honduras in 1952, then Liberia in 1955. Sold in 1956 to Deandbee Steamship Corp. and renamedLondredam. Operated under the management of American Anthracite & Butuminous Coal Corp. Sold in 1957 to Savoy Shipping Co. and renamedAntibes. Operated under the management of Union Maritime & Shipping Co. Sold in 1965 to Engardios Compania Navigation and renamedElias D. Operated under the management of Ionic Shipping Agency. Sold in 1965 to Compania International Laconia, Panama and renamedArchangel Michael. Remained under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Trident Shipping Agency.^[23] She ran aground on the Bural Reef, in theGulf of Kutch offPort Okha, India (22°27′N68°59′E / 22.450°N 68.983°E /22.450; 68.983) on 28 July 1966 whilst on a voyage fromTampa, Florida, United States toKandla, India. She broke in two and was abandoned as atotal loss. The wreck was destroyed by fire in November 1966.^[5]

Joe Harris was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 April 1944. She was launched on 5 May and delivered on 12 May.^[10] She was scrapped in Baltimore in 1957.^[19]

Joel Chandler Harris was alimited troop carrier built by Alabama Drydock Company. She was completed on 12 September 1942.^[16][23] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of J. H. Winchester & Co. Management transferred toCoastwise Line,San Francisco, California in 1948. Sold to her managers in 1949. Sold to Grainfleet Inc., New York in 1956 and renamedGrain Shipper. Sold in 1958 to Pacific Explorer Corp. and renamedPacific Explorer. Operated under the management of Zilkha Corp. Sold in 1960 to Lion Steamship Corp and renamedMontego Sea. Sold in 1961 to Sky Shipping Ltd. and renamedToxon. Reflagged to Greece and operated under the management of Standard Marine Ltd. Sold in 1962 to Milos Maritime Co. and renamedFanmar. Operated under the management of Pacific Steamship Agency. Sold in 1965 to Lilly Navigation Inc. and renamedFanlil. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Poseidon Shipping Ltd.^[23] She was scrapped atHirao, Japan in July 1968.^[17]

Joel Palmer was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 May 1943. She was launched on 5 June and delivered on 13 June.^[14] She was scrapped atPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania in September 1964.^[25]

Joel R. Poinsett was built byTodd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation,Houston, Texas. Her keel was laid on 31 December 1942. She was launched on 19 February 1943 and delivered on 28 February.^[26] She was built for the WSA.^[23] She broke in two in the Atlantic Ocean (43°30′N56°30′W / 43.500°N 56.500°W /43.500; -56.500) on 4 March 1944 whilst on a voyage fromSouthampton, United Kingdom to New York. The stern section was towed in toHalifax,Dominion of Canada on 21 March. It was subsequently used as adepot ship.^[27]

Johan Printz was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 7 August 1944. She was launched on 18 September and delivered on 29 September.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Parry Navigation Co. Laid up in the James River post-war,^[23] she was scrapped at Philadelphia in April 1971.^[28]

John A. Campbell was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 13 April 1943. She was launched on 14 August and delivered on 31 August.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofMoore-McCormack Lines. She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in 1968.^[23]

John Adams was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 September 1941. She was launched on 18 January 1942 and delivered on 16 March.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Sudden & Christensen.^[23] Torpedoed and damaged off the coast ofNew Caledonia (23°30′S164°35′E / 23.500°S 164.583°E /-23.500; 164.583 byI-21 on 5 May 1942 whilst on a voyage fromNoumea, New Caledonia toBrisbane, Australia. She caught fire, exploded and sank.^[29]

John A. Dix was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 19 October 1942. She was launched on 2 January 1943 and delivered on 4 February.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Shephard Steamship Co. To the French Government in 1947 and renamedSaint Tropez. Operated under the management ofFabre Line. Management transferred toCompagnie de Navigation Fraissinet in 1952. Sold in 1961 to Mariafortuna Navigation, Panama and renamedMariasmi. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Chandris Ltd. Sold in 1963 to Mariapetanos Navigation, Panama. Remained under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Chandris Inc.^[23] She was scrapped atKaohsiung, Taiwan in June 1968.^[30]

John A. Donald was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 22 May 1943. She was launched on 15 June and delivered on 30 June.^[6] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in 1964.^[31]

John A. Johnson was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 19 May 1943. She was launched on 8 June and delivered on 16 June.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofAmerican Mail Line.^[23]Torpedoed and damaged in thePacific Ocean (29°55′N141°25′W / 29.917°N 141.417°W /29.917; -141.417) on 30 October 1944 byJapanese submarine I-12 whilst on a voyage from San Francisco toHonolulu, Hawaii. She broke in two and was abandoned. Both sections were shelled byI-12. The bow section exploded and sank. the stern section was set afire and sank.^[25]

John Alden was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 28 April 1943. She was launched on 22 May and delivered on 4 June.^[2] She was scrapped atOakland, California in 1959.^[32]

John A. Logan was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 10 December 1942. She was launched on 14 January 1943 and delivered on 27 January.^[10] To the United States Navy in October 1943 and renamedAlnitah. Returned to the WSA in March 1946 and renamedJohn A. Logan. Laid up, she was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in May 1961.^[33]

John A. Poor was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 14 May 1943. She was launched on 23 June and delivered on 7 July.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of International Freighting Corp.^[23] She struck threemines and was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (42°51′N64°55′W / 42.850°N 64.917°W /42.850; -64.917) on 28 July 1943 whilst on a voyage fromBoston, Massachusetts to Halifax. She was towed in to Halifax and subsequently repaired. Torpedoed and sunk in theArabian Sea (13°58′N70°30′E / 13.967°N 70.500°E /13.967; 70.500) byU-510 on 19 March 1944 whilst on a voyage fromCochin,India to an American port.^[34]

John A. Quitman was built byDelta Shipbuilding Company,New Orleans, Louisiana. Her keel was laid on 23 April 1943. She was launched on 2 June and delivered on 18 June.^[35] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was sold to shipbreakers inCleveland, Ohio in January 1973.^[36]

John A. Rawlins was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 19 October 1942. She was launched on 27 November and delivered on 3 December.^[10] Built for the WSA,^[23] she was driven ashore and wrecked in atyphoon atOkinawa, Japan on 17 September 1945. She was subsequently scrapped by China Merchants & Engineers Inc., China.^[37]

John Armstrong was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 3 December 1942. She was launched on 28 January 1943 and delivered on 12 February.^[26] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofGrace Line.^[23] She was scrapped at Mobile in July 1964.^[27]

John A. Roebling was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 19 October 1943. She was launched on 13 November and delivered on 5 December.^[2] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Mississippi Shipping Co. Sold in 1947 to Società Risorgamento, Genoa and renamedGrifone. Sold in 1959 to Marittima Capordoso. Operated under the management of Fratelli d'Amico. RenamedSettemari in 1961.^[23] She was scrapped atTrieste, Italy in February 1968.^[38]

John A. Sutter was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 May 1942. She was launched on 10 July and delivered on 23 July.^[2] She was scrapped at Mobile in November 1968.^[39]

John A. Treutlen was built bySoutheastern Shipbuilding Corporation,Savannah, Georgia. Her keel was laid on 5 February 1944. She was launched on 10 April and delivered on 17 April.^[40] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of South Atlantic Steamship Co.^[23] Torpedoed and damaged in theEnglish Channel byU-984 on 29 June 1944. She was beached near Southampton. Declared a constructive total loss, she was scrapped atBriton Ferry, United Kingdom in September 1944.^[41]

John Ball was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 October 1943. She was launched on 17 November and delivered on 28 November.^[14] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in June 1965.^[42]

John Banvard was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 23 February 1943. She was launched on 27 March and delivered on 8 April.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Seas Shipping Co.^[23] She was driven ashore in Praia Bay,Terceira Island, Azores on 31 October 1944 whilst on a voyage from theHampton Roads,Virginia to Terceira Island. She was refloated and declared a constructive total loss. She departed for the United States on 27 December under tow of a United States Navy warship. She was towed to New York, thenJacksonville, Florida in July 1945. Reported dismantled in August 1945.^[43]

John Barry was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 11 July 1941. She was launched on 23 November and delivered on 17 February 1942.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Lykes Brothers Steamship Company.^[23] Torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean (15°10′N55°18′E / 15.167°N 55.300°E /15.167; 55.300) byU-859 on 28 August 1944 whilst on a voyage from Philadelphia to Bahrain.^[44]

John Barton Payne was a tank transport built by J. A. Jones Construction Co., Panama City.^[45] Her keel was laid on 11 August 1943. She was launched on 23 October and delivered on 30 November.^[8] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Panama city, Florida in March 1972.^[45]

John Bartram was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 10 September 1942. She was launched on 23 October and delivered on 31 October.^[10] Laid up at Beaumont post-war, she was scrapped atBrownsville, Texas in July 1972.^[37]

John Bascom was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Panama City. Her keel was laid on 7 September 1942. She was launched on 31 March 1943 and delivered on 30 April.^[8] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Moore-McCormack Steamship Co.^[23] Sunk during a Germanair raid on Bari, Italy on 2 December 1943. Her wreck was sold to Genoa shipbreakers in 1948.^[46]

John B. Ashe was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 6 March 1942. She was launched on 16 May and delivered on 16 June.^[2] Built for the WSA, she as operated under the management ofAmerican-Hawaiian Steamship Company. To theUnited States War Department in 1946. Loaned to the Chinese Government. RenamedHai Huang later that year and operated under the management ofChina Merchants Steam Navigation Company. Sold to the Chinese Government in 1947, then sold to her managers later that year.^[23] She was scrapped atKeelung, Taiwan in June 1962.^[47]

John Bell was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 7 January 1943. She was launched on 24 February and delivered on 11 March.^[26] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of J. H. Winchester & Co.^[23] She was torpedoed and damaged in theMediterranean Sea south ofSardinia, Italy (37°15′N8°24′E / 37.250°N 8.400°E /37.250; 8.400) byU-410 on 26 August 1943 whilst on a voyage from Philadelphia toBandar Shapur, Iran. She caught fire and exploded, sinking the next day.^[27]

John B. Floyd was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 October 1942. She was launched on 7 November and delivered on 20 November.^[10] She was scrapped at Terminal Island in January 1965.^[37]

John B. Gordon was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 6 September 1943. She was launched on 16 November and delivered on 26 November.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of T. J. Stevenson & Co.^[23] She was scrapped at Baltimore in January 1961.^[24]

John B. Hamilton was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 May 1944. She was launched on 19 June and delivered on 29 June.^[26] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in August 1976.^[48]

John B. Hood was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 5 October 1942. She was launched on 2 December and delivered on 19 December.^[26] She was scrapped at Wilmington, North Carolina in March 1965.^[49]

John Bidwell was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 14 November 1942. She was launched on 19 December and delivered on 31 December.^[2] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in August 1960.^[50] During her scrapping, 522 bags of mail dating from 1945 were discovered.^[51]

John B. Kendrick was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 3 November 1943. She was launched on 22 November and delivered on 5 December.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American Mail Line. Sold in 1947 to G. B. Bibolini, Genoa and renamedPietro B. RenamedPietro Bibolini in 1948. Sold in 1955 to Transoceana Genovese, Genoa. Sold in 1956 to Bibolini Società di Navigazione, Genoa. Sold in 1963 to First Steamship Co.,Taipei, Taiwan and renamedEver Protector. Reflagged to China. Reflagged to Taiwan in 1965.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in May 1967.^[42]

John Blair was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 1 September 1942. She was launched on 12 October and delivered on 31 October.^[20] She was scrapped at Oakland in April 1966.^[52]

John B. Lennon was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 10 November 1943. She was launched on 22 December and delivered on 31 December.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Smith & Johnson. To the French Government in 1946. Operated under the management ofSociété Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français. RenamedStrasbourg in 1947. Management transferred to Compagnie de Transports Oceaniques in 1948, then toCompagnie des Messageries Maritimes in 1955. Sold in 1959 to Mina Corp. and renamedMantric. Reflagged to Lebanon and operated under the management ofWigham, Richardson & Co.^[23] She was scrapped atOnomichi, Japan in October 1968.^[24]

John Branch was built byNorth Carolina Shipbuilding Company, Wilmington, North Carolina. Her keel was laid on 25 July 1943. She was launched asJohn Branch on 21 August and delivered asSambrian on 27 August.^[53][54] To the MoWT under Lend-Lease. Operated under the management of Cayzer, Irvine & Co.^[23] She lost herpropeller on 31 August 1946 when departingPort Said, Egypt forNaples, Italy. She was towed in toAlexandria, Egypt on 4 September by the Liberty shipSaminver. A replacement propeller was obtained from the wreck of the Liberty shipThomas G. Masaryk and fitted by flooding her forward holds, avoiding the need for adrydock.^[54] Management transferred to Frank C. Strick & Co. in 1947. Sold later that year toClan Line Steamers Ltd. and renamedClan Macfarlane. Operated under the management of Cayzer, Irvine & Co. Sold in 1961 to Vesta Marine Corp. and renamedNicholas. Reflagged to Lebanon and operated under the management of Frinton Shipbrokers.^[23] Ran aground in a typhoon atHachinoe, Japan on 10 October 1961 whilst on a voyage fromKamaishi, Japan to Vancouver. She was refloated on 27 October and towed in to Hachinoe. Declared a constructive total loss, she was scrapped at Yokosuka in 1962.^[54]

John Burke was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 20 November 1942. She was launched on 15 December and delivered on 23 December.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Northland Transportation Co.^[23] She was sunk offMindoro, Philippines by a Japanesekamikaze attack on 28 December 1944 whilst on a voyage from an American port to Mindoro.^[55]

John Burroughs was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 April 1943. She was launched on 10 May and delivered on 23 May.^[2] She was scrapped at Tacoma in November 1962.^[32]

John Cabot was built byKaiser Company,Vancouver, Washington. She was delivered in January 1943.^[56] She was scrapped atPortland, Maine in December 1959.^[57][58]

John C. Ainsworth was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 June 1942. She was launched on 24 July and delivered on 5 August.^[14] She was scrapped atSeattle, Washington in February 1961.^[59]

John Carroll was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 30 April 1943. She was launched on 31 May and delivered on 18 June.^[20] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American-Hawaiian Steamship Company. To the United States War Department in 1946.^[23] Sold in 1947 to Wallem & Co. A/S,Bergen, Norway and renamedKronviken. Transferred to Wallem, Steckmest & Co. A/S, Bergen in 1958. Sold in 1959 to I/S Kronviken,Oslo. Operated under the management of Sigurd B. Sverdup. Sold in 1960 to Eie's Rederi A/S og D/S A/S Korsfjord, Bergen and renamedSolmar. Operated under the management of Bergh & Helland. Sold in 1963 to Namdal Shipping & Trading Co.,Monrovia, Liberia and renamedPomona. Sold in 1964 to Union Prosper Marine Corp., Monrovia and renamedUnion Prosper.^[60] She was scrapped in Kaohsiung in June 1967.^[61]

John Carter Rose was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 10 June 1942. She was launched on 31 July and delivered on 10 August.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofAmerican-West African Line.^[23] She was torpedoed and damaged in theCaribbean Sea 850 nautical miles (1,570 km) west ofTrinidad (10°27′N45°37′W / 10.450°N 45.617°W /10.450; -45.617 byU-201 on 8 October 1942 whilst on a voyage from New York toAccra,Gold Coast. She was later torpedoed, shelled and sunk byU-202.^[62]

John Carver was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 14 July 1942. She was launched on 31 October and delivered on 21 November.^[12] She was built for the WSA.^[23] She suffered an explosion on 23 April 1945 whilst under repair at Philadelphia and sank. She was refloated and towed to Baltimore, where she was laid up. She was scrapped atHoboken, New Jersey in 1949.^[63]

John Catron was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 3 September 1942. She was launched on 11 July 1943 and delivered on 31 July.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofAmerican Foreign Steamship Corporation. Laid up at Beaumont post-war,^[23] she was scrapped at Brownsville in January 1972.^[24]

John C. Breckinridge was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 January 1943. She was launched on 22 April and delivered on 22 May.^[40] She was scrapped at Baltimore in January 1960.^[64]

John C. Calhoun was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 1 October 1941. She was launched on 26 April 1942 and delivered on 21 May.^[53] She suffered an onboard explosion atFinschhafen,New Guinea on 7 September 1944 and was beached on Madan Island. She was refloated in February 1945 and towed to Mobile, then toNorfolk, Virginia. Declared a constructive total loss and laid up. She was scrapped in the United States in 1947.^[65]

John C. Fremont was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 24 May 1941. She was launched on 27 September and delivered on 21 February 1942.^[2] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American President Lines.^[23] She struck a mine inManila Bay on 31 March 1945 whilst on a voyage fromLeyte toManila, Philippines. She was towed toSubic Bay and beached. Declared a constructive total loss, she was sold in 1948 to Asia Development Co.,Shanghai, China for scrapping. Still laid up in 1952, presumed scrapped at a later date.^[66][67][68]

John Chandler was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 January 1943. She was launched on 8 April and delivered on 20 April.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American Export Lines. To the French Government in 1947 and renamedRochefort. Operated under the management of Delmas Vieljeux. Sold in 1970 to Laodice Shipping Co.,Famagusta, Cyprus and renamedEphimeron.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in April 1971.^[63]

John Chester Kendall was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 March 1944. She was launched on 9 May and delivered on 19 May.^[12] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped at Brownsville in January 1973.^[69]

John Clarke was built byWalsh-Kaiser Company,Providence, Rhode Island. Her keel was laid on 11 July 1942. She was launched on 25 February 1943 and delivered on 12 April.^[70] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in May 1968.^[71]

John Colter was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 2 August 1943. She was launched on 24 August and delivered on 2 September.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Norton Lilly Management Co. To the French Government in 1946 and renamedBriancon. Operated under the management of Compagnie des Messagaries Maritimes. Sold in 1960 to Vita Shipping Corp. and renamedZephyros. Reflagged to Lebanon and operated under the management of Transmarine Shipping Agencies. Sold in 1966 to Misisapa Navera, Panama and renamedSailor Star, remaining under the Lebanese flag.^[23] She was scrapped at Shanghai in June 1967.^[72]

John Constantine was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 1 July 1943. She was launched on 28 July and delivered on 9 August.^[20] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofIsthmian Steamship Company. Sold in 1947 to Spyros A. Lemos,Chios, Greece and renamedAntonis. Operated under the management of Lemos & Pateras. Sold in 1959 to Compania Navigation Somelga, Panama and reflagged to Liberia, remaining under the same management. Sold in 1962 to Viasegura Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedDelis. Remaining under the Lebanese flag and operated under the management of Kulukundis. Sold in 1963 to Jayanti Shipping Co.,Bombay, India and renamedBudha Jayanti.^[23] She was scrapped at Bombay in May 1966.^[73]

John C. Preston was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 12 December 1944. She was launched asJohn C. Preston on 23 January 1945 and delivered asHydra on 9 February.^[35][74] To the Greek Government under Lend-Lease. Sold in 1946 to C. N. Michalos, Piraeus and renamedCostas Michalos.^[75] She ran aground on the Banc les Quenocs, in the English Channel off the coast ofPas-de-Calais, France on 26 October 1962 whilst on a voyage fromArkhangelsk, Soviet Union toCalais. She broke in two and sank on 19 November.^[74]

John Cropper was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 20 January 1942. She was launched on 17 May and delivered on 4 June.^[53] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in November 1965.^[76]

John C. Spencer was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 January 1943. She was launched on 5 March and delivered on 17 March.^[26] She was scrapped at Baltimore in 1962.^[77]

John Davenport was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 24 September 1941. She was launched on 15 May 1942 and delivered on 30 June.^[12] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in July 1960.^[78]

John Davey was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 2 November 1943. She was launched on 28 November and delivered on 21 December.^[2] She was scrapped at Seattle in 1961.^[38]

John Deere was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 25 September 1942. She was launched on 23 October and delivered on 31 October.^[14] She was scrapped in Hirao in March 1961.^[79]

John Dickinson was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 December 1941. She was launched on 11 March 1942 and delivered on 21 April.^[14] Laid up in the James River post-war,^[23] she was sold to shipbreakers in Cleveland in January 1973.^[44]

John Dockweiler was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 31 December 1943. She was launched on 29 January 1944 and delivered on 15 February.^[2] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in March 1970.^[5]

John Drake Sloat was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 December 1942. She was launched on 12 January 1943 and delivered on 28 January.^[2] She was scrapped at Terminal Island in August 1960.^[80]

John Drayton was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 4 July 1942. She was launched on 5 September and delivered on 17 September.^[53] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of A. H. Bull & Co.^[23] Torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south east ofDurban,Union of South Africa (9°03′N26°25′E / 9.050°N 26.417°E /9.050; 26.417) byLeonardo da Vinci on 21 April 1942 whilst on a voyage fromKhorramshahr, Iran toCape Town, Union of South Africa. She was shelled and sunk byLeonardo da Vinci.^[65]

John Drew was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 November 1943. She was launched on 19 December and delivered on 31 December.^[2] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Sudden & Christensen. To the United States War Department in 1946. Sold in 1947 to Lyras & Lemnos Bros., London and renamedMichael. Reflagged to Greece. Sold in 1949 to Adamantos Steamship Co., Piraeus. Operated under the management of Triton Shipping Co. Sold in 1969 to Proteus Shipping Co., and renamedKorais, remaining under the same flag and management. Sold in 1966 to United Forward Marine Corp. and renamedUnited Forward. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of United Forward Development Corp.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in May 1967.^[38]

John Einig was built bySt. Johns River Shipbuilding Company,Jacksonville, Florida. Her keel was laid on 1 December 1943. She was launched on 14 January 1944 and delivered on 31 January.^[81] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Northland Transportation Co. Sold in 1947 toAchille Lauro, Naples and renamedAida Lauro.^[23] She was scrapped atLa Spezia, Italy in March 1969.^[82]

John E. Schmeltzer was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 13 April 1943. She was launched on 16 May and delivered on 26 May.^[6] She was driven ashore and wrecked onSanta Antão Island,Cape Verde Islands on 25 November 1947 whilst on a voyage fromRosario, Argentina toGothenburg, Sweden.^[83]

John E. Sweet was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 January 1944. She was launched on 3 March and delivered on 21 March.^[40] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in March 1965.^[41]

John Evans was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 June 1943. She was launched on 18 July and delivered on 31 July.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of General Steamship Co.^[23] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in March 1961.^[84]

John E. Ward was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 October 1943. She was launched on 25 November and delivered on 7 December.^[40] Laid up in the Hudson River post-war, she was scrapped at Kearny in September 1970.^[41]

John E. Wilkie was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 June 1943. She was launched asJohn E. Wilkie on 8 July and delivered asSambridge on 20 July.^[10][85] Built for the MoWT, she was operated under the management of T. & J. Brocklebank Ltd.^[86] Torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea (11°25′N47°25′E / 11.417°N 47.417°E /11.417; 47.417) byI-27 on 18 November 1943 whilst on a voyage fromMadras,India to an American port.^[85]

John Fairfield was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laud on 13 August 1943. She was launched on 10 October and delivered on 15 October.^[12] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in January 1968.^[30]

John F. Appleby was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 1 September 1942. She was launched on 18 October and delivered on 31 October.^[10] Laid up in the Hudson River post-war, she was scrapped at Kearny in July 1970.^[37]

John F. Goucher was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was launched on 29 October 1943. She was launched asJohn F. Goucher on 23 November and delivered to the United States Navy asCulebra Island on 29 November.^[6][87] Laid up in reserve atSan Diego, California in November 1946. Subsequently transferred to theUnited States Maritime Commission (USMC). RenamedJohn F. Goucher and laid up in Suisun Bay. She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in February 1974.^[87]

John Fiske was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 May 1942. She was launched on 3 July and delivered on 25 July.^[2] Laid up in the Hudson River post-war, she was scrapped at Kearny in June 1971.^[39]

John Fitch was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 4 August 1942. She was launched on 28 August and delivered on 2 September.^[10] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in April 1967.^[88]

John F. Myers was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 4 September 1943. She was launched on 19 September and delivered on 25 September.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofAlcoa Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to Sigalas & Kulukundis, Piraeus and renamedSantorini. Operated under the management of Maritime Trade Corp. Sold in 1949 to C. G. Sigalas,Athens. Placed under the management of Nomikos Ltd. in 1957. Sold in 1965 to A. Nikoforos, Piraeus and renamedCaptamihalis.^[23] She was scrapped atBilbao, Spain in August 1969.^[89]

John F. Shafroth was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 6 February 1944. She was launched on 25 February and delivered on 3 March.^[10] Laid up in Suisun Bay post-war.^[23] She was scuttled with a cargo of obsolete ammunition 47 nautical miles (87 km) west of theGolden Gate,California on 22 July 1964.^[90]

John F. Steffen was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 May 1943. She was launched on 15 June and delivered on 23 June.^[14] She was scrapped at Wilmington, North Carolina in November 1959.^[25]

John Gallup was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 27 January 1943. She was launched on 3 March and delivered on 18 March.^[6] She was scrapped at Kearny in 1963.^[43]

John G. Brady was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 September 1943. She was launched on 28 September and delivered on 4 October.^[14] She was scrapped at Baltimore in November 1960.^[89]

John G. Carlisle was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 December 1942. She was launched on 23 January 1943 and delivered on 31 January.^[20] She was scrapped in the United States in 1965.^[91]

John Gibbon was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 January 1944. She was launched on 10 March and delivered on 22 March.^[26] She was scrapped at Kearny in July 1968.^[92]

John G. Nicolay was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 January 1943. She was launched asJohn G. Nicolay on 25 February and delivered to the United States Navy asAlbireo on 9 March.^[20][91] Returned to USMC in July 1946 and renamedJohn G. Nicolay. Laid up in the James River.^[91] Sold in 1947 to Southern Steamships Ltd.,Johannesburg, Union of South Africa and renamedPresident Steyn. Sold in 1949 to Northern Steamships Ltd., Johannesburg. Sold in 1951 to Compania Navigation Hidalgo, Panama and renamedHidalgo. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Southern Star Shipping Co. Sold in 1954 to Blue Bay Steamship Corp. and renamedOcean Sailor. Remained under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Jason Steamship Co.^[23] She was scrapped atEtajima, Japan in April 1967.^[91]

John G. North was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 6 September 1943. She was launched asJohn G. North on 30 September and delivered asSamark on 8 October.^[20][93] To the MoWT under Lend-Lease. Operated under the management of Ellerman's Wilson Line. Returned to the USMC in 1947 and renamedJohn G. North. Laid up in the James River. She was scrapped at Philadelphia in 1960.^[23]

John Goode was a tanker built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. She was completed in September 1943.^[94] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Los Angeles Tanker Operators Inc. Management transferred to American Pacific Steamship Co. in 1946. Laid up later that year. Sold in 1948 to World Wide Tankers Inc.,Wilmington, Delaware. Sold in 1954 to San Rafael Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedAndriotis. Operated under the management of Orion Shipping & Trading Co.^[23] Converted to a cargo ship atSchiedam, Netherlands in 1955. Lengthened at Kure later that year. Now 511 feet 6 inches (155.91 m) and 8,394 GRT.^[94] RenamedAndros Patriot in 1957. Sold in 1960 to Mariners Transport Corp. and renamedLoudias. Reflagged to Greece, remaining under the same management. Reflagged to Liberia in 1963. Management transferred to Global Chartering & Brokerage Inc. in 1964.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in June 1967.^[94]

John Gorrie was built by St. Johns River Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 29 August 1942. She was launched on 27 March 1943 and delivered on 24 May.^[81] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in September 1967.^[95]

John Grier Hibben was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 20 April 1943. She was launched on 15 May and delivered on 21 May.^[53] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Seas Shipping Co. To the French Government in 1947 and renamedBelfort. Operated under the management ofChargeurs Réunis. Sold in 1967 to Compagnie Minière et Metallurgique,Casablanca, Morocco and renamedKettara IX. Reflagged to Panama.^[23] She was scrapped at Yokosuka in June 1967.^[96]

John G. Tod was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 1 December 1943. She was launched on 21 January 1944 and delivered on 31 January.^[26] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of International Freighting Corp. Sold in 1947 to Gamboa Steamship Co. and renamedDorado. Reflagged to Panama and operated under the management of Lombardi & Icaza. Trapped in theSuez Canal during theSuez Crisis in 1956. Sold in 1960 to Glyfada Compania Navigation and renamedGlyfada. Remaining under the Panamanian flag and operated under the management of Embiricos Ltd. Sold in 1969 to Platres Navigation Co., Famagusta and renamedPlatres.^[23] She was scrapped at Istanbul in June 1972.^[97]

John G. Whittier was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 8 February 1942. She was launched on 5 April and delivered on 4 May.^[14] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in 1962.^[98]

John Hancock was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 18 July 1941. She was launched on 14 December and delivered on 28 February 1942.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Lykes Brothers Steamship Company.^[23] Torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) wast ofHavana, Cuba (19°41′N76°50′W / 19.683°N 76.833°W /19.683; -76.833) byU-553) on 18 August 1`942 whilst on a voyage from Honolulu to Philadelphia.^[44]

John Hanson was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 21 August 1944. She was launched on 21 September and delivered on 7 October.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of A. L. Burbank & Co. Sold in 1948 to White Range Steamship Co. Operated under the management of Bistis Shipping Corp. Sold in 1952 to Dover Steamship Corp., New York and renamedLiberty F. Sold in 1956 to Marine Navigation Co., New York and renamedMarine Ranger. Operated under the management of Marine Transport Lines.^[23] She was scrapped atAvilés, Spain in January 1965.^[99]

John Hart was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 December 1941. She was launched on 25 February 1942 and delivered on 15 April.^[14] She was scrapped at Tacoma in 1966.^[44]

John Harvard was a limited troop carrier built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 April 1942. She was launched on 4 June and delivered on 20 June.^[14][23] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American-Hawaiian Steamship Co. To the French Government in 1947 and renamedBernières. Operated under the management of Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. Management transferred to Société Navigation Vieljeux-Delmas in 1954.^[23] She ran aground in theVridi Canal on 21 April 1963 whilst on a voyage fromSassandra, Ivory Coast toLa Pallice. She was refloated and declared a constructive total loss. She was scrapped atHendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands in 1963.^[98]

John Harvey was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 6 December 1942. She was launched on 9 January 1943 and delivered on 19 January.^[53] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofAgwilines Inc.^[23] She was bombed and sunk in anair raid on Bari on 2 December 1943. Her wreck was sold to Genoa shipbreakers in 1948,^[100]

John Hathorn was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 12 February 1942. She was launched on 30 April and delivered on 6 June.^[2] Laid up at Beaumont post-war, she was scrapped at Brownsville in September 1972.^[47]

John Hay was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Panama City. Her keel was laid on 5 January 1943. She was launched on 31 May and delivered on 30 June.^[8] She was scrapped at Seattle in February 1961.^[46]

John H. B. Latrobe was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 19 May 1942. She was launched on 13 July and delivered on 28 July.^[6] Laid up in Suisun Bay post-war, she was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in June 1969.^[62]

John H. Couch was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 March 1943. She was launched on 1 April and delivered on 9 April.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Weyerhauser Co.^[23] Torpedoed and damaged by Japanese aircraft off Kola Point,Guadalcanal,Solomon Islands (9°38′S160°00′E / 9.633°S 160.000°E /-9.633; 160.000) on 11 October 1943 whilst on a voyage from San Francisco to Guadalcanal. She was set afire and burnt for two days. Beached at Kola Point, she capsized and sank.^[101]

John H. Eaton was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 December 1942. She was launched on 15 February 1943 and delivered on 28 February.^[26] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Parry Navigation Co. Sold in 1946 to Compania Maritima Hari and renamedMyriam. Reflagged to Honduras and operated under the management of Thomas L. Standley & Sons. Management transferred to Simpson, Spence & Young in 1953, then to Maritime Agencies Ltd. in 1954. Sold in 1957 to Taiwan Navigation Co.,Taipei, Taiwan and renamedNew Kaohsiung. Reflagged to China. Reflagged to Taiwan in 1965.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in March 1968.^[27]

John Henry was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 14 April 1942. She was launched on 18 June and delivered on 6 July.^[6] Laid up in the James River post war, she was scrapped at Castellón de la Plana in December 1972.^[102]

John H. Hammond was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 13 October 1944. She was launched on 15 November and delivered on 27 November.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of William J. Rountree Co.^[23] She struck a mine and was damaged offElba, Italy on 17 July 1945 whilst on a voyage from Baltimore toLivorno, Italy She was towed in toPiombino on 23 July and subsequently towed to Naples. Declared a constructive total loss, she was scrapped atSavona, Italy in July 1948.^[103]

John H. Hatton was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 5 August 1943. She was launched asJohn H. Hatton on 30 August and delivered asSamora on 7 September.^[6][104] RenamedSampenn. To the MoWT and operated under the management of Cayzer, Irvine & Co. Management transferred to C. Strubin & Co. in 1946. Returned to USMC in 1948 and laid up at Beaumont.^[86] She was scrapped at New Orleans in September 1966.^[104]

John H. Marion was a tanker built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. She was delivered in November 1943.^[105] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Pacific Tankers Corp. Sold in 1948 to United States Waterways Corp., New York.^[23] She was converted to a cargo ship at Newport News in 1949.^[105] Now 7,208 GRT. Sold in 1952 to Compass Steamship Corp., New York and renamedCompass. Operated under the management of Paular Maritime Co. RenamedMary P. in 1955 and reflagged to Liberia. Sold in 1957 to Panoras Shipping Corp. and renamedP. Prekla. Remaining under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Epiphany Tankers Corp. Sold in 1961 to Perdika Shipping and Trading Corp and renamedPerdika. Remaining under the same flag and managers. Sold in 1967 to Commodity Traders Corp. and renamedNebraskan. Remaining under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Trans-Ocean Steamship Agency.^[23] She was scrapped at Hirao in December 1967.^[105]

John H. McIntosh was built by St. Johns River Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 August 1944. She was launched on 23 September and delivered on 30 September.^[81] Laid up in the Hudson River post-war, she was scrapped atSantander, Spain in November 1970.^[106]

John H. Murphy was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 26 February 1944. She was launched on 29 March and delivered on 10 April.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of States Marine Corp., New York. Sold to her managers in 1946 and renamedOld Dominion State. Sold in 1954 to United Steamship Corp. and renamedHenry Ullman. Reflagged to Panama and operated under the management of Arrow Steamship Co. Sold in 1957 to Omnium Transportation Corp. and renamedOmnium Explorer. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Omnium Agencies Co. Sold in 1958 to Pacific World Corp. and renamedPacific Explorer. Reflagged to the United States and operated under the management of Ocean Carrier Corp. Sold in 1960 to Mount Wilson Steamship Co. and renamedMount McKinley. Operated under the management of Suwannee Steamship Corp.^[23] Lengthened at Tokyo in 1962. Now 511 feet 6 inches (155.91 m) long and 8,584 GRT.^[107] Sold in 1963 to Gloria Steamship Co. and renamedVolusia. Remaining under the same flag and management. Sold in 1964 to Piggly Wiggly Acceptance Corp., Wilmington, Delaware.^[23] She was scrapped atHong Kong in November 1969.^[107]

John Holmes was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 12 February 1943. She was launched on 18 April and delivered on 28 April.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of A. L. Burbank & Co.^[23] Transferred to theUnited States Department of Commerce in 1946. Sold in October 1947 to Rederi A/S Nidaros, Oslo and renamedNidarholm. Operated under the management of A/S Krogstad Shipping Agencies Ltd. Sold in 1949 to Skibs A/S Karaibien, Oslo. Operated the management of Gørrissen & Klaveness A/S. RenamedTista in 1950. Sold in 1952 to Korea Shipping Corp.,PusanSouth Korea,^[108] and renamedSuhae Ho. RenamedSuhae in 1956.^[23] Sold in the 4th quarter of 1968 to Tong Il Steel Co. Ltd., Pusan for breaking. She was scrapped in January 1969.^[108]

John Hope was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 12 January 1944. She was launched on 30 January and delivered on 7 February.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Alaska Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to Carlo Martinolich & Figlio, Trieste and renamedTergeste. Sold in 1959 to Jugoslavenska Tankerska Plovidba,Zadar,Yugoslavia and renamedRavni Kotari.^[23] She was scrapped at Hirao in July 1967.^[109]

John Howard Payne was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 15 July 1942. She was launched on 31 August and delivered on 30 September.^[20] She was scrapped at Baltimore in June 1963.^[21]

John Howland was a limited troop carrier built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard.^[23] Her keel was laid on 15 February 1943. She was launched on 19 March and delivered on 31 March.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American President Lines. Laid up at Beaumont, Texas in 1947. Sold in 1951 to Alliance Steamship Corp., New York. Sold in 1954 to Seafarer SA, Panama and renamedGalloway. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Overseas Navigation Corp. Sold inn 1959 to New England Industries Inc. Reflagged to the United States, remaining under the same management. Sold in 1961 to Chinese Maritime Trust, Taipei and renamedKin Yung. Reflagged to China. Reflagged to Taiwan in 1965.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in July 1968.^[43]

John H. Quick was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 November 1943. She was launched on 13 December and delivered on 31 December.^[2] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in November 1969.^[38]

John H. Reagan was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 21 June 1943. She was launched on 6 August and delivered on 20 August.^[26] She was scrapped at Kearny in April 1967.^[110]

John H. Rosseter was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 2 June 1943. She was launched on 24 June and delivered on 6 July.^[10] She was scrapped at Tacoma in October 1966.^[85]

John H. Thomas was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 18 January 1944. She was launched on 5 February and delivered on 12 February.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of United States Lines. Sold in 1947 to Ruggiero & Merego Società Anonyme di Navigazione, Genoa and renamedSanta Rita. Sold in 1950 to Santa RitaSocietà di Navigazione, Genoa. Sold in 1962 to Plamar SA, Panama and renamedAlborada. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Olympic Maritime SA.^[23] She was scrapped atVado Ligure, Italy in May 1970.^[109]

John I. Nolan was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 21 August 1943. She was launched on 6 September and delivered on 13 September.^[14] She struck a reef in the Pacific Ocean in 1947 and was severely damaged. Declared a constructive total loss, she was laid up in Suisun Bay. She was scrapped at Oakland in April 1949.^[89]

John Ireland was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 February 1944. She was launched on 30 March and delivered on 12 April.^[26] She was scrapped at New Orleans in March 1967.^[92]

John Isaacson was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 February 1944. She was launched on 24 March and delivered on 25 April.^[20] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in July 1970.^[111]

John J. Abel was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 20 February 1943. She was launched on 24 March and delivered on 3 April.^[6] She was scrapped at Hamburg in March 1961.^[17]

John Jacob Astor was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 16 July 1943. She was launched on 5 August and delivered on 12 August.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of United States Lines. Sold in 1947 to Scindia Steam Navigation Co., Bombay and renamedJalakanya. Operated under the management of Narottam Nararjee & Co. Sold in 1957 to Kamal Shipping Co., Bombay. Operated under the management of her former owner.^[23] She was scrapped at Bombay in January 1963.^[112]

John James Audubon was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 28 August 1942. She was launched asJohn James Audubon on 8 October and delivered to the United States Navy asCrater on 19 October.^[10][37] Returned to USMC in June 1942 and renamedJohn James Audubon. Laid up in reserve at Suisun Bay. Reported to have been sold to South Korean shipbreakers in 1974, but was scrapped in the United States in March 1975.^[37]

John Jay was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 30 September 1941. She was launched on 4 February 1942 and delivered on 30 March.^[14] Laid up at Wilmington, North Carolina in November 1947.^[113] She was scrapped atTroon, United Kingdom in May 1960.^[44]

John J. Crittenden was built by St. Johns River Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 15 October 1942. She was launched on 7 May 1943 and delivered on 24 June.^[81] She was sold in March 1968 for scrapping at Mobile.^[95]

John J. Ingalls was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 12 June 1943. She was launched asJohn J. Ingalls on 8 July and delivered asSamson on 20 July.^[2][114] To the MoWT, operated under the management ofCunard White Star Line. Returned to USMC in 1948. Officially renamedJohn J. Ingalls and laid up at Beaumont asSamson.^[23] She was scrapped atOrange, Texas in June 1961.^[114]

John J. McGraw was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 28 August 1943. She was launched asJohn J. McGraw on 22 September and delivered asSamariz on 1 October.^[6][115] To the MoWT and renamedJohn J. McGraw. Operated under the management of Lamport & Holt Line, Liverpool. Sold to her managers in 1947 and renamedLassell. Sold in 1962 to Poseidon Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedAiolos II. Operated under the management of Transmarine Shipping Agency.^[23] She ran aground offCloughey, United Kingdom on 9 August 1952.^[116] Sold in 1967 to Falcon Shipping Co. and reflagged to Cyprus, remaining under the same management.^[23] She was scrapped at Shanghai in December 1968.^[115]

John La Farge was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 16 October 1943. She was launched on 12 November and delivered on 19 November.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American Liberty Steamship Co. Management transferred to Waterman Steamship Corp. in 1947. Sold in 1949 to Ocean Tramp Carriers Inc., New York and renamedOcean Mariner. Sold in 1951 to Seafarer Steamship Corp. and renamedSealife. Operated under the management of Orion Shipping & Trading Co. Sold in 1954 to Marineros Società Armamente, Panama and reflagged to Liberia, remaining under the same management. Sold in 1957 to Transmarine Navigation Inc. and renamedAndros Lion, remaining under the same flag and management. Management transferred to Maritime Overseas Corp. in 1960. Sold in 1963 to Caroline Navigation Inc. and renamedSan Lorenzo. Remaining under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Ceres Shipping Co.^[23] She was scrapped atTokuyama, Japan in April 1968.^[87]

John Langdon was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 14 January 1942. She was launched on 14 April and delivered on 20 June.^[2] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Moore-McCormack Lines. To the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease in 1944 and renamedTbilisi. She was scrapped in the Soviet Union in 1977.^[117]

John Laurance was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 July 1942. She was launched on 18 September and delivered on 8 October.^[26] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in July 1963.^[118]

John Lawson was a limited troop carrier built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company.^[23] Her keel was laid on 26 May 1943. She was launched on 24 June and delivered on 30 June.^[53] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of South Atlantic Steamship Line. To the French Government in 1946. Operated under the management of Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. RenamedBeauvais in 1947. Management transferred to Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes in 1950, the to Compagnie Nantaise de Chargeurs de l'Ouest in 1961.^[23] Converted to a liquified gas carrier atNantes in 1962.^[96] Now 7,235 GRT. Sold in 1967 to S.A. Monagasque d'Armaments et de Navigation,Monaco.^[23] She was scrapped at Castellón de la Plana in May 1967.^[96]

John L. Elliott was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 19 January 1944. She was launched on 19 February and delivered on 1 March.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Stockard Steamship Corp. Sold in 1946 to American Shipping & Transport Corp., Panama. Sold in 1947 to Marian Navigation Co., Panama and renamedSea King. Operated under the management of her former owner. Sold in 1948 to Scindia Steam Navigation Co. and renamedJalamanjari. Reflagged to the United Kingdom and operated under the management of Narottam Mararjee & Co. Re-registered to India in 1957.^[23] She ran aground atHartepool, United Kingdom on 14 March 1964.^[119] She was refloated the next day.^[120] She was scrapped at Bombay in May 1963.^[121]

John Lind was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 21 May 1943. She was launched on 11 June and delivered on 23 June.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American Mail Line Ltd. Management transferred to American Foreign Steamship Corp. in 1946. Laid up in 1949. To USMC in 1951, operated under the management of Isthmian Steamship Co. Laid up in the James River in 1953. To United States Department of Commerce in 1965.^[23] She was scrapped at Castellón de la Plana in March 1972.^[85]

John L. McCarley was a boxed aircraft transport built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Panama City.^[122] Her keel was laid on 10 January 1945. She was launched on 14 February and delivered on 27 February.^[8] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Mobile in July 1972.^[122]

John L. Motley was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 16 April 1943. She was launched on 18 May and delivered on 27 May.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American Export Lines.^[23] Bombed, exploded and sunk in aair raid on Bari on 2 December 1943.^[83]

John L. Stoddard was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 October 1943. She was launched on 15 November and delivered on 23 November.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Burns Steamship Co. To the United States War Department in 1946. Sold in 1947 to D. Inglessi Fils SA. Navigation de Samos, Piraeus and renamedSamos. Placed under the management of Frinton Shipbrokers in 1952. Management transferred to Pegasus Ocean Services in 1964.^[23] She was scrapped atHsinkang, China in June 1967.^[19]

John L. Sullivan was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 2 May 1943. She was launched on 26 May and delivered on 7 June.^[10] To the United States Navy in 1957, converted to an experimental mine detection ship. Unnamed, but given thePennant number YAG-37. Scrapped at Wilmington, North Carolina in 1958.^[123]

John Marshall was built by Alabama Drydock Company. She was delivered on 31 May 1942.^[16] Ran aground 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south ofPortpatrick, United Kingdom on 5 January 1943. Refloated on 7 January and towed into theClyde for repairs. To the United States Navy in December 1955. Laid up in the Hudson River, she was scrapped at Bilbao in February 1971.^[17]

John Martin Miller was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 14 December 1944. She was launched on 19 January 1945 and delivered on 31 January.^[26] Laid up at Beaumont post-war, she was scrapped at Brownsville in May 1971.^[124]

John Mary Odin was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 5 May 1943. She was launched on 15 June and delivered on 29 June.^[26] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in May 1961.^[77]

John Mason was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 24 June 1943. She was launched on 12 August and delivered on 31 August.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Sprague Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to Tankers Corp. and renamedVidkal. Reflagged to Panama and operated under the management of Johan Rasmussen. sold in 1948 to North Pacific Maritime Co., New York and renamedMatheos. Reflagged to Honduras. Sold in 1965 to Four Seasons Maritime Corp., Taipei and renamedFosming. Reflagged to China.^[23] Ran aground onCastle Island, Bahamas (22°06′N74°19′W / 22.100°N 74.317°W /22.100; -74.317) on 3 November 1965 whilst on a voyage from a Japanese port to Philadelphia. She was refloated on 8 November and towed to Philadelphia, where she was declared a constructive total loss. She was scrapped atValencia, Spain in March 1966.^[125]

John M. Bozeman was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 6 September 1943. She was launched on 21 September and delivered on 28 September.^[14] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was sold to shipbreakers in New York in December 1972.^[89]

John M. Brooke was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Panama City. Her keel was laid on 30 December 1943. She was launched on 24 February 1944 and delivered on 30 March.^[8] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of North Atlantic & Gulf Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to John S. Coumantaros, Piraeus and renamedStavros Coumantaros. Operated under the management of Union Maritime & Shipping Co. Management transferred to Southern Steamships Ltd in 1958. Sold in 1960 to Maritime Co. Spetsai, Panama and renamedSpetsai. Remaining under the Greek flag and operated under the management of Southern Star Shipping Co.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in April 1968.^[126]

John McDonogh was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 11 May 1943. She was launched on 16 June and delivered on 6 July.^[35] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Waterman Steamship Corp. Management transferred to Polarus Steamship Co., New York in 1946. Sold in 1951 to Metro Steamship Corp., New York and renamedGulfwater.^[23] This sale was illegal as Metro Steamship Corp. and its parent company, Metro Petroleum Shipping Company were under the control of Greek nationals. The law only allowed the sale of surplus ships to American citizens.^[127] Sold in 1956 to Estela Compania Navigation SA, Panama. Operated under the management of Mar-Trade Corp. Management transferred to Cargo & Tankship Management Corp. in 1958. Sold in 1959 to Metro Petroleum Shipping Co. Reflagged to the United States and operated under the management of Mar-Trade Corp. Sold in 1961 to Estela Compania Navigatio SA and renamedOrsa. Reflagged to Greece and operated under the management of Marine Managers Inc. Sold in 1963 to Notly Steamships Inc. and renamedKimisis. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Apollo Shipping Inc.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in May 1969.^[128]

John McKinley was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 23 March 1943. She was launched on 31 July and delivered on 20 August.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Dichmann, Wright & Pugh.^[23] She was scrapped at Richmond in 1967.^[24]

John M. Clayton was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 November 1943. She was launched on 27 December, and delivered on 8 January 1943.^[2] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American-Hawaiian Steamship Company.^[23] Bombed and damaged by Japanese aircraft at Mindoro, on 2 January 1945, and was beached. Subsequently refloated and towed to Leyte, thenPearl Harbor, Hawaii, where she was repaired. To the United States Navy and commissioned in June 1945, asHarcourt (IX-225). Returned to WSA in May 1946 and renamedJohn M. Clayton. Laid up in Suisun Bay. She was scrapped in Portland, Oregon, in November 1962.^[50]

John McLean was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 14 September 1942. She was launched on 23 October and delivered on 7 November.^[20] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of W. R. Chamberlin & Co. To the French Government in 1947 and renamedBrest. Operated under the management of Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. Management transferred to Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes in 1950. Sold in 1960 to Patt, Manfield & Co., Hong Kong and renamedGalaxy. Reflagged to Panama. Sold in 1968 to Compania Elios Navigation, Panama & Hong Kong, remaining under the Panamanian flag.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in July 1970.^[52]

John McLoughlin was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 May 1942. She was launched on 4 July and delivered on 17 July.^[14] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in April 1971.^[98]

John Merrick was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 12 June 1943. She was launched on 11 July and delivered on 18 July.^[53] She was scrapped at Terminal Island in 1967.^[96]

John M. Harlan was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 5 May 1943. She was launched on 29 August and delivered on 16 September.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Moore-McCormack Lines.^[23] She was scrapped at New Orleans in June 1966.^[24]

John Milledge was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 June 1942. She was launched on 21 February 1943 and delivered on 19 April.^[40] She was scrapped in the United States in 1965.^[64]

John Miller was built by St. Johns River Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 7 December 1944. She was launched on 15 January 1945 and delivered on 25 January.^[81] Built for the WSA, she was laid up at Beaumont post-war.^[23] She was scrapped at Brownsville in March 1971.^[129]

John Minto was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 May 1943. She was launched on 28 May and delivered on 5 June.^[14] To the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease and renamedVitebsk.^[117] Sold to Japanese shipbreakers in 1971 and renamedJohn Mint. She was resold, and scrapped at Kaohsiung in July 1972.^[25]

John Mitchell was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 23 July 1942. She was launched on 7 September and delivered on 16 September.^[6] She was scrapped in New Orleans in May 1967.^[130]

John M. Morehead was a limited troop carrier built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company.^[23] Her keel was laid on 5 May 1943. She was launched on 29 May and delivered on 4 June.^[53] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Moore-McCormack Lines. Sold in 1947 to Waterman Steamship Corp., New York and renamedGovernor Comer. Sold in 1949 to Polarus Steamship Co. and renamedPolarus Sailor. Sold in 1951 to Drytrans Inc., New York and renamedAlbion. Sold in 1956 to Arrow Barge Co., New York and renamedJoseph Feuer. Sold in 1958 to Long, Quinn & Boylan Co., New York and renamedAnne Quinn. Sold in 1961 to Amerind Shipping Co., New York. Sold in 1962 to Earl J. Smith & Co., New York. Sold in 1965 to Carlton Shipping Co. and renamedBrazos Trader. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Ship Services Ltd.^[23] She was scrapped at Bilbao in June 1966.^[96]

John Morgan was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 31 March 1943. She was launched on 4 May and delivered on 12 May.^[6] Collided with the American tankerMontana offCape Henry,Virginia (36°53′N73°00′W / 36.883°N 73.000°W /36.883; -73.000) on 1 June 1943 whilst on a voyage from Baltimore to thePersian Gulf. She exploded and sank.^[83]

John Morton was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 May 1942. She was launched on 21 July and delivered on 3 August.^[10] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped ant Kearny in February 1972.^[88]

John M. Palmer was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 15 December 1942. She was launched on 19 January 1943 and delivered on 31 January.^[10] To the United States Navy and renamedDraco. Returned to the WSA in November 1945 and renamedJohn M. Palmer. Laid up in reserve.^[33] Sold in 1947 to Southern Steamship Ltd. and renamedPresident Kruger. Sold in 1949 to Northern Steamship Ltd. Sold in 1951 to Compania Navigation Hidalgo, Panama and renamedRiviera. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Southern Star Shipping Co. Sold in 1953 to Compania Navigation Malaya, Panama and renamedEffie. Remained under the same flag and management. Sold in 1958 to Southern Steamship Ltd and renamedPresident Pretorius. Reflagged to the United Kingdom and operated under the British branch of her owners. Reflagged to South Africa in 1960. Sold in 1963 to Southatlantic Carriers Corp. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of United Operators Shipping Agencies.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in April 1968.^[33]

John M. Parker was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 27 January 1944. She was launched on 11 March and delivered on 26 April.^[35] She was scrapped at Oakland in 1958.^[128]

John M. Scofield was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 October 1942. She was launched on 23 November and delivered on 30 November.^[10] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in August 1962.^[37]

John M. T. Finney was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 27 April 1943. She was launched asJohn M. T. Finney on 21 May and delivered asChristian Michelson on 31 May.^[6][131] She was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) west ofBizerta,Algeria byU-410 on 26 September 1943 whilst on a voyage from New York to Bizerta. She subsequently exploded and sank.^[131]

John Muir was built byMarinship Corporation,Sausalito, California. Her keel was laid on 31 July 1942. She was launched on 22 November and delivered on 31 December.^[132] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in May 1966.^[133]

John Murray Forbes was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 September 1942. She was launched on 26 November and delivered on 16 January 1943.^[12] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in April 1967.^[30]

John N. Maffitt was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 4 July 1943. She was launched on 4 August and delivered on 12 August.^[53] She was scrapped in Philadelphia in 1966.^[96]

Johnny Appleseed was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 2 September 1944. She was launched on 11 October and delivered on 20 October.^[26] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in March 1964.^[134]

John N. Robins was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 August 1943. She was launched on 30 September and delivered on 11 October.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American Export Lines. To the French Government in 1946. Operated under the management of Sociètè Générale des Transportes Maritimes à Vapeur. RenamedLe Lavandou in 1947. Management transferred to Compagnie des Transportes Oceaniques in 1949, then to Compagnie de Navigation Fraissinet et de Cyprien Fabre in 1956. Sold in 1963 to Compagnie Metallurgique & Minière, Casablanca and renamedKettara VIII. Reflagged to Panama.^[23] She was scrapped atOsaka, Japan in 1964.^[135]

John Owen was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 15 April 1943. She was launched on 10 May and delivered on 16 May.^[53] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in August 1964.^[96]

John Page was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 11 March 1942. She was launched on 19 May and delivered on 18 June.^[2] She was scrapped at Richmond in November 1959.^[47]

John P. Altgeld was a tanker built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. She was completed in November 1943.^[105] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Pacific Tankers Co. Laid up in the Hudson River in 1948. Sold in 1951 to Dorac Shipping Corp. and renamedAndroil. Operated under the management of Palmer Shipping Corp. Management transferred to National Shipping & Trading Corp. in 1952. Sold in 1955 to Andreavapor Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedNational Hope. Reflagged to Liberia.^[23] Rebuilt to an cargo ship atNagasaki, Japan. Lengthened to 511 feet 6 inches (155.91 m) and now 8,428 GRT.^[105] Sold in 1961 to Hellenic Shipping & Industries Co. and renamedKavala. Reflagged to Greece. Reflagged to Liberia in 1962. Sold in 1967 to Pacific Steamship Co and renamedPacific. Operated under the management of Robert Pierot. Sold in 1968 to China Marine Investment Co., Hong Kong. Reflagged to Taiwan.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in October 1969.^[105]

John Paul Jones was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 June 1941. She was launched on 3 December and delivered on 30 March 1942.^[2] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped there in August 1970.^[66]

John Penn was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 23 September 1941. She was launched on 12 April and delivered on 11 May.^[53] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Lykes Brothers Steamship Company.^[23] Torpedoed and damaged by aircraft in the Greenland Sea (76°00′N10°15′E / 76.000°N 10.250°E /76.000; 10.250) on 13 September 1942 whilst on a voyage from Loch Ewe to Arkhangelsk as a member ofConvoy PQ 18. She was sunk by the convoy escorts.^[65]

John P. Gaines was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 21 June 1943. She was launched on 11 July and delivered on 18 July.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Northland Transportation Co.^[23] Shhe broke in two offShumagin Island,Alaska on 24 November 1943 whilst on a voyage fromAdak, Alaska toPleasant Island, Alaska. The bow section was presumed to have sunk. The stern section came ashore onKoniuji Island. She was declared a total loss.^[25]

John P. Harris was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 3 August 1944. She was launched on 13 September and delivered on 28 September.^[40] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Black Diamond Steamship Company. Management transferred to Shephard Steamship Co. in 1946. Laid up at Mobile in 1949. Sold in 1951 to K. & C. Steamship Corp., New York and renamedGeorge M. Culucundis. Sold in 1952 to Bournemouth Steamship Corp. and renamedSeavictor. Operated under the management of Orion Shipping & Trading Co. Sold in 1954 to Seacrest Shipping Co. and renamedEvibelle. Operated under the management of Starboard Shipping Inc. Sold in 1957 to Bournemouth Steamship Corp., remaining under the same management. Sold in 1958 to Doric Shipping & Trading Corp., New York. Placed under the management of Starboard Shipping Inc. in 1961. Sold in 1965 to Bonamar Shipping Corp and renamedGrethe. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Motorships Chartering Corp.^[23] She was scrapped at Tsuneishi in April 1967.^[136]

John Philip Sousa was built by St. Johns River Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 29 March 1943. She was launched on 4 July and delivered on 6 August.^[81] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Wessel, Duval & Co. Sold in 1946 to Compania Internacional de Vapores, Panama and renamedErato. Reflagged to Honduras and operated under the management of Simpson, Spence & Young. Management transferred to North American Shipping & Trading Co. in 1948. Sold in 1954 to Belen Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedTaxiarchis. Remaining under the Honduran flag and operated under the management of Lemos Bros. Sold in 1960 to Protostatis Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedProtostatis. Reflagged to Greece, remaining under the same management.^[23] She ran aground inLake Ontario on 30 September 1965 whilst on a voyage fromDetroit, Michigan, United States to Genoa. She was refloated on 12 October and towed toKingston, Canada. She ran aground onWolfe Island in theSaint Lawrence River whilst under tow from Kingston to Genoa for repairs. Abandoned as a constructive total loss, she was refloated on 31 January 1966. She was scrapped at Valencia in July 1966.^[137]

John P. Holland was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 2 October 1942. She was launched on 29 October and delivered on 10 November.^[14] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in November 1964.^[79]

John P. Mitchel was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 28 April 1943. She was launched on 23 May and delivered on 29 May.^[53] Laid up in the Hudson River post-war. She was sold to Karachi shipbreakers in December 1970. Resold, she was scrapped at Santander in June 1971.^[96]

John P. Poe was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 24 May 1942. She was launched on 25 July and delivered on 31 July.^[6] She ran aground nearDover, United Kingdom on 26 March 1946. She was refloated with assistance from the Walmer Lifeboat.^[138] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in January 1972.^[62]

John Randolph was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 15 July 1941. She was launched on 30 December and delivered on 27 February 1942.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofUnion Sulphur Company.^[23] She struck a mine and sank in theDenmark Strait on 5 July 1942 whilst on a voyage from a port in the north of the Soviet Union toReykjavík, Iceland. The bow section was salvaged and beached, subsequently used by the United States Navy as astorage hulk. It was taken under tow forFaslane, United Kingdom in August 1952. It broke free from the tow on 1 September and came ashore inTorrisdale Bay on 5 September and was wrecked.^[139]

John Reed was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 7 August 1943. She was launched asJohn Reed on 31 August and delivered asSampford on 12 September.^[20][73] To the MoWT under Lend-Lease. Operated under the management of Andrew Weir & Co. Sold in 1947 toThe Bank Line Ltd. and renamedRowanbank, remaining under the same management. Sold in 1959 to Taiship Co. Ltd, Hong Kong and renamedTaiwind. Remaining under the British flag. Sold in 1962 to Northwind Navigation Co., Panama. Operated under the management of her previous owner.^[86] Collided with the tankerSt. Matthew 8 nautical miles (15 km) east ofIrosaki, Japan (34°33′N139°01′E / 34.550°N 139.017°E /34.550; 139.017) on 25 July 1966 whilst on a voyage fromChiba toWakamatsu, Japan and was holed. She was towed to Uraga and declared a constructive total loss. She was scrapped at Yokosuka in January 1967.^[73]

John Ringling was built by St. Johns River Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 1 August 1944. She was launched on 10 September and delivered on 23 September.^[81] Laid up at Beaumont post-war, she was scrapped at Brownsville in March 1972.^[106]

John R. McQuigg was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Panama City. Her keel was laid on 14 June 1944. She was launched on 19 July and delivered on 31 July.^[8] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American South African Line. Sold in 1946 to Compagnia di Navigazione Leonardo Arrivabene, Venice and renamedVilla di Brugine. Placed under the management of Arrivabene Riunione Compagnia Armamento in 1949. RenamedBrugine in 1956. Sold in 1959 to Plate Shipping Co., Panama and renamedPlate Exporter. Reflagged to Greece and operated under the management of Pandelis Ltd. RenamedPanexporter in 1967. Sold later that year to Martrafico Compania Navigaiton, Panama, remaining under the Greek flag.^[23] She was scrapped atWhampoa Dock, Hong Kong in December 1968.^[9]

John Roach was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 7 February 1944. She was launched on 1 March and delivered on 30 March.^[20] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Pope & Talbot Inc. Management transferred to Wessel, Duval & Co. in 1946. Sold later that year to Sud-Americano de Vapores, Panama and renamedSapho. Reflagged to Honduras and operated under the management of Simpson, Spence & Young. Sold in 1950 to Compania Internacional de Vapores, Panama. Remaining under the Honduran flag and operated under the management of North American Shipping & Trading Co. Sold in 1954 to Termar Compania Maritima & Commercial. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of D. J. Negroponte Inc.^[23] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in November 1967.^[111]

John Robert Gordon was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 March 1945. She was launched on 22 May and delivered on 9 June.^[12] To the French Government under Lend-Lease. Sold to the French Government in 1946 and operated under the management of Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. RenamedSaint Marcouf in 1947. Management transferred to Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes in 1950. Sold in 1960 to International Navigation Corp. and renamedSpringwater. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of W. H. Muller & Co. Sold in 1961 to Seacrest Shipping Corp., Lugano and renamedSeacrest. Reflagged to Liberia.^[23] She ran aground nearBarcelona, Spain on 5 June 1963 whilst on a voyage from Boston to Genoa. She was refloated on 6 July and towed to Genoa. She was scrapped at La Spezia in October 1963.^[78]

John Ross was built by Permamentes Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 19 June 1943. She was launched on 10 July and delivered on 23 July.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Seas Shipping Co. Sold in 1947 to Hellenic Lines, Piraeus and renamedHellenic Wave. Operated under the management of P. G. Calamanopulos. Sold in 1970 to Pollux Shipping Co. and renamedAghios Ermolaos. Reflagged to Cyprus and operated under the management of Canopus Shipping SA.^[23] She was scrapped at Castellón de la Plana in October 1973.^[85]

John R. Park was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 January 1943. She was launched on 20 February and delivered on 3 March.^[10] Built of the WSA, she was operated under the management ofLuckenbach Steamship Co., Inc.^[23] She was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south ofThe Lizard, United Kingdom (49°06′N5°26′W / 49.100°N 5.433°W /49.100; -5.433) byU-399 on 21 March 1945 whilst on a voyage from Southampton to the United States.^[11]

John Russell Pope was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 4 September 1943. She was launched asJohn Russell Pope on 27 September and delivered asSamdak on 6 October.^[6][140] To the MoWT under Lend-Lease. Operated under the management of Moss Hutchison Line. Sold in 1947 to Alpha South African Steamship Co. and renamedAlpha Vaa. Remaining under the British flag and operated under the management of Moller Line. Sold in 1948 to Alexander Shipping Co. and renamedLedbury. Operated under the management of Houlder Bros. Sold in 1961 to the Polish Government and renamedKopalnia Czelandz. Operated under the management ofPolska Żegluga Morska. Sold to her managers in 1972.^[86] She arrived at Faslane for scrapping in February 1973.^[140]

John Rutledge was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 August 1942. She was launched on 29 September and delivered on 23 October.^[20] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in June 1966.^[52]

John S. Bassett was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 4 August 1943. She was launched on 29 August and delivered on 9 September.^[20] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American President Lines. to the French Government in 1947 and renamedCavalaire. Operated under the management of Sociètè Générale de Transportes Maritimes à Vapeur. Sold in 1963 to Margalante Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedAkri. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Mavroleon Bros.^[23] She was scrapped at Etajima in May 1964.^[73]

John S. Casement was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 April 1943. She was launched on 13 May and delivered on 26 May.^[2] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Luckenbach Steamship Co., Inc. Sold in 1946 to Compania Internacional de Vapores, Panama and renamedLeto. Reflagged to Honduras and operated under the management of Simpson, Spence & Young. Sold in 1948 to Son Shipping Co., Panama and renamedNorita, remaining under the Honduran flag. Sold in 1951 to Malorca Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedSeatreasure. Operated under the management of Orion Shipping & Trading Co. RenamedTransporter later that year. Sold in 1954 to Compania Carreto de Navigation, Panama and renamedPearl Island. Operated under the management of Economou & Co. Sold in 1963 to Rodosi Co., Panama and renamedMparmpamarcos. Operated under the management of Livanos & Sons. Sold in 1966 to Marigo Shipping Co. Reflagged to Cyprus and operated under the management of Frangos Bros.^[23] She collided with the Liberian tankerGem Pet in theShimonoseki Strait on 14 June 1967 whilst on a voyage fromMedia Luna, Cuba to a North Korean port.^[32] Declared a constructive total loss,^[23] she was scrapped at Kaohsiung in December 1967.^[32]

John S. Copley was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 November 1942. She was launched on 5 December and delivered on 13 December.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American Mail Line.^[23] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in October 1959.^[55]

John Sedgewick was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 31 August 1942. She was launched on 7 October and delivered on 24 October.^[2] She was scrapped at Terminal Island in 1963.^[141]

John Sergeant was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 6 July 1942. She was launched on 21 August and delivered on 5 September.^[6] Converted at Newport News in 1956 to agas turbine ship. A new bow section was fitted, increasing her length by about 20 feet (6.1 m). A new 17 feet 6 inches (5.33 m) diameter propeller was fitted. The turbine developed 7,575nhp and coul propel her at a speed in excess of 18 knots (33 km/h). Subsequently, laid up in the James River, she was scrapped atPortsmouth, Virginia in June 1972.^[142]

John Sevier was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 18 March 1942. She was launched on 30 April and delivered on 22 May.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of States Steamship Co.^[23] Torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north of Cuba (20°49′N74°00′W / 20.817°N 74.000°W /20.817; -74.000) byU-185 on 6 April 1943 whilst on a voyage fromDemerara,British Guiana to Mobile.^[98]

John Sharp Williams was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 3 May 1943. She was launched on 8 June and delivered on 28 June.^[35] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in August 1961.^[36]

John Sherman was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 1 December 1943. She was launched on 23 December and delivered on 29 January 1944.^[20] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Alcoa Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to Atlantic Maritime Co. and renamedAtlantic Coast. Reflagged to Panama and operated under the management of Boyd, Weir & Sewell. Management transferred to Livanos & Co. in 1948. Reflagged to Liberia in 1950. Sold in 1952 to Atlantic Cargo Carriers Inc., then sold in 1953 to Atlantic Freighters Ltd., remaining under the same flag and management throughout. Sold in 1961 to A. Demades & D. Gioulis and renamedDemos. Reflagged to Greece and operated under the management of Livanos Ltd. Sold in 1965 to Demos Special Maritime Co.^[23] She was scrapped at Osaka in September 1967.^[143]

Johns Hopkins was a limited troop carrier built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 25 January 1943. She was launched on 10 March and delivered on 6 April.^[6][23] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of North Atlantic & Gulf Coast Steamship Co.^[23] She struck a mine and was damaged atMarseille, France on 2 October 1944 whilst on a voyage fromOran, Algeria to Marseille. She was towed in to Marseille by a United States Navytug. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.^[144] Sold in 1946 to Compania Internacional de Vapores, Panama and renamedThetis. Reflagged to Honduras and operated under the management of Simpson, Spence & Young. Management transferred to North American Shipping & Trading Co. in 1949. Sold in 1950 to Compania Commercial Maritima, Panama. Remaining under the Honduran flag and operated under the management of her former owner. Sold in 1952 to Compania de Commercio y Vapores, Panama and renamedSanta Elena. Remaining under the Honduran flag and operated under the management of D. J. Negroponte.^[23] She collided with the British cargo shipProspector in theRiver Thames on 23 December 1956.^[145] Sold in 1960 to Eleni Shipping Co. and renamedEleni K.. Reflagged to Greece and operated under the management of Taflambas Bros. Management transferred to Stathatos & Co. in 1961.^[23] She broke in two and sank 8 nautical miles (15 km) offThevenard, Australia on 29 September 1966 whilst on a voyage fromPort Lincoln, Australia to a British port. She was refloated on 17 November and beached on Goat Island (32°18′S133°32′E / 32.300°S 133.533°E /-32.300; 133.533) and was abandoned.^[144]

John S. Mosby was built by St. Johns River Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 22 July 1943. She was launched on 3 October and delivered on 16 October.^[81] Laid up on the Hudson River post-war. Sold to Karachi shipbreakers in December 1970. Resold, she was scrapped atBurriana, Spain in October 1971.^[137]

John S. Pillsbury was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 20 February 1943. She was launched on 19 March and delivered on 4 April.^[2] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in March 1968.^[80]

John S. Sargent was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 6 June 1943. She was launched on 27 June and delivered on 9 July.^[10] She was scrapped at Kearny in March 1970.^[85]

John Stagg was a tanker built by Delta Shipbuilding Company.^[146] Her keel was laid on 18 May 1943. She was launched on 7 July and delivered on 4 September.^[35] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management ofBernuth-Lembcke Company. Sold in 1948 to Philadelphia Marine Corp.,Dover, Delaware. Sold in 1950 to Panoil Transport Corp., New York and renamedTakoil. Sold in 1951 to National Shipping & Trading Corp, New York. RenamedNational Servant in 1954 and reflagged to Liberia. Sold in 1955 to Takivapor Compania Navigation.^[23] She collided with the British cargo shipMandasor in theScheldt on 3 May 1956 and was severely damaged.^[147] Converted to a cargo ship at Schiedam. Lengthened at Maizuru in 1956. Now 511 feet 6 inches (155.91 m) long and 8,433 GRT.^[146] Sold in 1961 to Hellenic Shipping & Industries Co. and renamedYiannina. Reflagged to Greece. Reflagged to Liberia in 1963.^[23] She was scrapped at Hirao in October 1968.^[146]

John Steele was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 30 April 1942. She was launched on 21 June and delivered on 14 July.^[2] She was scrapped in Baltimore in November 1961.^[47]

John Stevens was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 August 1942. She was launched on 22 September and delivered on 8 October.^[10] She was scrapped at Baltimore in February 1962.^[37]

John Stevenson was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 1 June 1943. She was launched on 30 June and delivered on 12 July.^[6] To the United States Navy in September 1955. Converted to a minesweeper. Laid up in reserve in the Hudson River. Sold to Karachi shipbreakers in December 1970. Resold, she was scrapped at Bilbao in June 1971.^[31]

John Straub was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 8 November 1943. She was launched on 27 November and delivered on 11 December.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Alaska Steamship Co.^[23] She was torpedoed byI-180, broke in two and sank 20 nautical miles (37 km) offSannak Island, Alaska (54°22′N163°24′W / 54.367°N 163.400°W /54.367; -163.400) on 19 April 1944 whilst on a voyage from Seattle toDutch Harbor, Alaska.^[148]

John Sullivan was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 January 1943. She was launched on 28 March and delivered on 12 April.^[12] She was scrapped at Baltimore in June 1963.^[63]

John Swett was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 30 September 1943. She was launched on 19 October and delivered on 28 October.^[10] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in February 1965.^[149]

John T. Clark was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 17 October 1943. She was launched atJohn T. Clark on 15 November and delivered asSamcleve on 23 November.^[6][87] To the MoWT under Lend-Lease. Operated under the management of A. Holt & Co. Sold in 1947 to Ocean Steamship Co. and renamedTantalus. Remained under the same management. Sold in 1958 to Ditta Luigi Pittaluga Vapori, Genoa and renamedUrbania. Sold in 1965 to Henry Coe & Clerici, Genoa and renamedCocler.^[86] She was scrapped at Vado Ligure in January 1975.^[87]

John T. Holt was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 30 June 1943. She was launched on 29 July and delivered on 9 August.^[6] She was scrapped in Philadelphia in 1962.^[150]

John Tipton was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 August 1943. She was launched asJohn Tipton on 8 September and delivered asSamtredy on 21 September.^[2][151] To the MoWT under Lend-Lease, operated under the management of Prince Line Ltd. Sold in 1947 toFurness, Withy & Co., London and renamedPacific Importer. Sold in 1953 to Ditta Luigi Pittaluga Vapori, Genoa and renamedAquitania. Sold in 1965 to Akrotiri Steamship Corp. and renamedAyia Marina. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Cape Shipping Ltd.^[86] She was laid up atRio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1968.Arrested for debts in 1969, she was sold to shipbreakers at Rio de Janeiro in December 1969.^[151]

John T. McMillan was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 25 May 1943. She was launched on 15 June and delivered on 26 June.^[10] She was scrapped at Tacoma in April 1970.^[85]

John Trumbull was a limited troop carrier built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation.^[23] Her keel was laid on 26 November 1942. She was launched on 25 February 1943 and delivered on 13 March.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Sprague Steamship Co. To the French Government in 1946. Operated under the management of Chargeurs Réunis. RenamedAbbeville in 1947. Sold in 1960 toZIM Israel Navigation Co.,Haifa, Israel and renamedFede.^[23] New diesel engine fitted by Ateliers et Chantiers de Bretagne, Nantes in 1962.^[63] Sold in 1961 to Pagan Steamship Corp., Hong Kong and renamedPagan. Reflagged to the United Kingdom. Sold in 1964 to Burma Five Star Line Ltd.,Rangoon, Burma.^[23] She was scrapped at Hong Kong in June 1970. Her diesel engine was installed in the Burma Five Star Line'sPyidawnyunt.^[63]

John Vining was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 27 September 1942. She was launched on 23 November and delivered on 7 December.^[35] She was scrapped at Baltimore in 1960.^[152]

John Walker was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 1 June 1942. She was launched on 22 July and delivered on 30 July.^[6] She was scrapped atJersey City, New Jersey in 1961.^[130]

John Wanamaker was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 31 May 1943. She was launched on 11 July and delivered on 20 July.^[6] She was scrapped at Mobile in July 1969.^[31]

John W. Brown was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 28 July 1942. She was launched on 7 September and delivered on 19 September.^[6] Converted to a troopship. Lent toNew York City Board of Education in November 1945 and used as aschool ship. Laid up in reserve in the James River on 29 July 1983. To the John W. Brown Preservation Project on 18 October 1983.^[153] As of November 2025 she is preserved as amuseum ship.

John W. Burgess was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 20 December 1943. She was launched on 12 January 1944 and delivered on 19 January.^[10] She was scrapped at Tacoma in November 1964.^[154]

John W. Cullen was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 January 1943. She was launched on 22 February and delivered on 4 March.^[14] Laid up at Beaumont post-war. She broke free from her tow on 23 January 1963 whilst being towed to New Orleans for scrapping. Although taken in tow again, she broke free on 27 January. She was found aground at29°11′N94°55′W / 29.183°N 94.917°W /29.183; -94.917 on 6 February. Refloated on 14 February, she subsequently resumed her voyage under tow. She was scrapped at New Orleans in June 1963.^[155]

John W. Davis was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 November 1943. She was launched on 3 December and delivered on 17 December.^[14] She was scrapped at Mobile in August 1961.^[148]

John W. Draper was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 14 September 1944. She was launched asJohn W. Draper on 21 October and delivered to the United States Navy asGratia on 20 November.^[35][74] Placed in reserve at Pearl Harbor in June 1946. To USMC in June 1947 and laid up in Suisun Bay. She was reported to have been scrapped at Portland, Oregon in 1965.^[74]

John W. Foster was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 September 1943. She was launched on 11 October and delivered on 21 October.^[10] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped at La Spezia in January 1971.^[149]

John W. Garrett was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 23 July 1943. She was launched on 19 August and delivered on 27 August.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Stockard Steamship Corp. To the United States War Department in 1946. Laid up in Suisun Bay in 1948. Sold in 1951 to Arrow Feed & Oil Co. and renamedFribourg Trader. Operated under the management of Arrow Steamship Co. Sold later that year to Fribourg Trading Co., New York, remaining under the same management. Reflagged to Liberia in 1954. Sold in 1956 to Deepwater Transport SA, Panama and renamedFelix R. P., remaining under the same flag and management. Sold later that year to Long Ships Inc. and renamedJane B. L. Operated under the management of Seaways Shipping Corp. Sold in 1961 to Marifortuna Naviera, Panama and renamedMaritihi. Remaining under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Chandris Ltd.^[23] She was scrapped at Hirao in June 1967.^[104]

John W. Gates was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 25 October 1943. She was launched on 7 December and delivered on 17 December.^[26] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of A. H. Bull & Co. Sold in 1946 to Constantine Konialidis,Montevideo, Uruguay and renamedAristotelis. Reflagged to Honduras. Sold in 1947 to Sociedad Armamente Aristomenis, Panama. Remained under the Honduran flag and operated under the management of her former owner. Management transferred to Olympic Maritime SA in 1955. Reflagged to Liberia in 1958. Sold in 1966 to Columbia Marine SA, Panama. Remaining under the same flag and managers.^[23] She was scrapped at Onomichi in October 1968.^[97]

John W. Griffiths was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Panama City. Her keel was laid on 13 December 1943. She was launched on 9 February 1944 and delivered on 25 March.^[8] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Blidberg-Rothchild Co. Sold in 1947 to Corrado Società Anonyme di Navigazione, Genoa and renamedDino. Sold in 1963 to Sicilarma Società di Navigazione per Azioni, Genoa and renamedImera.^[23] She was scrapped at La Spezia in May 1965.^[126]

John White was built by St. Johns River Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 17 November 1943. She was launched on 31 December and delivered on 17 January 1944.^[81] To the United States Navy and renamedMenkar. Converted for naval use by Dade Drydock Co.,Miami, Florida. Transferred to theUnited States Coast Guard in October 1944. Returned to WSA in April 1946 and renamedJohn White. Laid up in Suisun Bay. She was scrapped at Oakland in May 1964.^[82]

John Whiteaker was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 January 1943. She was launched on 7 February and delivered on 16 February.^[14] To the United States Navy in December 1943 and renamedSitula. Converted for naval service atSan Francisco Navy Yard. Laid up in reserve at Pearl Harbor in April 1946. Towed to San Francisco in December 1947. Returned to USMC and laid up in Suisun Bay. She was scrapped at Oakland in August 1961.^[155]

John W. Hoyt was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 August 1943. She was launched on 31 August and delivered on 8 September.^[10] She was scrapped at Oakland in September 1961.^[72]

John Winthrop New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 September 1941. She was launched on 7 June 1942 and delivered on 28 July.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of United Fruit Company.^[23] Torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately56°N31°W / 56°N 31°W /56; -31) byU-619 on 24 September 1942 whilst on a voyage from the Clyde to New York.^[78]

John Wise was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 March 1942. She was launched on 14 June and delivered on 30 June.^[10] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in June 1971.^[88]

John Witherspoon was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 10 December 1941. She was launched on 4 March 1942 and delivered on 23 April.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Seas Shipping Co.^[23] Torpedoed and damaged in theKara Sea (70°30′N52°00′E / 70.500°N 52.000°E /70.500; 52.000) byU-255 on 6 July 1942 whilst a member ofConvoy PQ 17. She broke in two and sank.^[102]

John W. Mackay was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 14 May 1943. She was launched on 6 June and delivered on 17 June.^[10] She was scrapped at Oakland in May 1969.^[123]

John W. Meldrum was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 18 October 1943. She was launched on 13 November and delivered on 23 November.^[20] Laid up at Beaumont post-war, she was scrapped at Brownsville in July 1971.^[93]

John Woolman was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 20 March 1943. She was launched on 22 April and delivered on 30 April.^[6] She was scrapped at Baltimore in October 1960.^[83]

John W. Powell was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 23 June 1943. She was launched on 28 July and delivered on 6 August.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Cosmopolitan Shipping Co. Management transferred to Fribourg Steamship Co. in 1948. Laid up at Beaumont in 1949. Sold in 1951 to Anchor Steamship Corp. Operated under the management of Overseas Navigation Corp. Sold in 1954 to Seacarrier SA, Panama and renamedJames Monroe. Reflagged to Liberia, remaining under the same management. Sold in 1958 to Union Shipping Corp., New York. Remaining under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Herman Caro. Sold in 1962 to The Learner Co., Oakland. Remaining under the Liberian flag. Sold in 1963 to Independence Steamships Inc. and renamedEvangelistra. Remaining under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Apollo Shipping Inc.^[23] She was scrapped at Hirao in October 1967.^[150]

John Wright Stanly was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 18 December 1942. She was launched on 19 January 1943 and delivered on 29 January.^[53] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Barber Steamship Line & American West African Line.^[156] To the Norwegian Government undercharter in January 1943 and renamedLeiv Eiriksson. Sold in October 1946 to Skibs A/S Eidsval, Oslo and renamedVinni. Operated under the management of Sverre Ditlev Simonsen & Co. Sold in February 1954 to Ausonia di Navigazione di Fratelli di Alberto, Genoa and renamedProbitas. Operated under the management of Alberto Raveno & Figli. Sold in May 1954 to Adriatico Tirreno Jonio Ligure de Alberto Raveno & Figli, Genoa. Soled in January 1964 to Industria Armamente Spaa, Genoa. She arrived at Vado di Lagure for scrapping on 13 September 1968.^[157]

John W. Searles was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 6 November 1943. She was launched on 2 December and delivered on 22 December.^[2] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of General Steamship Corp. Sold in 1947 to Norness Shipping Co. and renamedNorness. Reflagged to Panama and operated under the management of Naess Mejlaender & Co. Sold in 1950 to Explorador Compania Navigation and renamedLeonidas D.. Remaining under the Panamanian flag and operated under the management of Orion Shipping & Trading Co. Sold in 1953 to Compania Europa Comercial y Maritima and renamedEuropean Trader. Remaining under the Panamanian flag and operated under the management of Fafalios Ltd. Sold in 1963 to Chowgule Steamships Ltd,Goa, India and renamedMaratha Trader. Operated under the management of Fife Shipping Co. Sold in 1967 to Pent-Ocean Steamships Ltd., Bombay and renamedSamudra Jit.^[23] She was scrapped at Bombay in October 1972.^[38]

John W. Troy was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 December 1943. She was launched on 10 January 1944 and delivered on 22 January.^[14] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Alaska Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to D. J. Dambasis, Athens and renamedEleni D. Operated under the management of Lyros & Lemnos Ltd. Sold in 1949 to Alcyon Shipping Co., Piraeus, Operated under the management of Triton Shipping Inc. Sold in 1961 to Gulf Freighters Corp. and renamedOcean Mariner. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Jason Steamship Co.^[23] She was scrapped atSakai, Japan in March 1967.^[148]

John W. Weekes was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 December 1942. She was launched on 2 January 1943 and delivered on 9 January.^[14] She was built for the WSA. Transferred to the United States Navy in 1951 for use as abarracks ship. RenamedDuPage but not commissioned. Struck from the navy list in 1959. No further trace, presumed scrapped.^[55]

Jonas Lie was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 24 July 1944. She was launched on 7 September and delivered on 22 September.^[40] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Agwilines Inc.^[158] Torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel (51°45′N5°26′W / 51.750°N 5.433°W /51.750; -5.433) byU-1055 on 9 January 1945 whilst on a voyage fromSwansea, United Kingdom to New York. Abandoned by her crew, she was taken in to, but the tow rope subsequently broke. No further trace, presumed foundered.^[136]

Jonathan Edwards was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 March 1942. She was launched on 5 May and delivered on 22 May.^[14] She was scrapped at Baltimore in January 1961.^[98]

Jonathan Elmer was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 11 July 1942. She was launched on 31 August and delivered on 14 September.^[6] She was scrapped at Baltimore in 1960.^[130]

Jonathan Grout was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 11 May 1942. She was launched on 8 August and delivered on 5 September.^[35] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at New Orleans in May 1970.^[159]

Jonathan Harrington was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 11 July 1942. She was launched on 17 August and delivered on 29 August.^[14] She was scrapped at Oakland in August 1969.^[59]

Jonathan Jennings was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 April 1943. She was launched on 12 May and delivered on 20 May.^[14] To the United States Navy in November 1943 and renamedTalita. Converted for naval use by Tampa Shipbuilding Co. Laid up in reserve at Pearl Harbor in February 1946. Towed to San Francisco in July 1947. Returned to USMC and laid up in Suisun Bay. She was scrapped at Oakland in 1964.^[101]

Jonathan P. Dolliver was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 8 May 1943. She was launched on 3 June and delivered on 22 June.^[20] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped at Castellón de la Plana in November 1972.^[61]

Jonathan Sturges was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 20 August 1942. She was launched on 20 October and delivered on 10 November.^[35] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Mississippi Shipping Co.^[158] Torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°15′N38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W /46.250; -38.183) byU-707 on 23 February 1943 whilst on a voyage from Liverpool to New York.^[152]

Jonathan Trumbull was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 8 September 1942. She was launched on 7 November and delivered on 28 November.^[35] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in June 1970.^[152]

Jonathan Worth was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 11 February 1943. She was launched on 12 March and delivered on 19 March.^[53] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in October 1969.^[160]

Jose Artigas was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 1 October 1943. She was launched asJose Artigas on 23 October and delivered asSamokla on 27 October.^[6][87] To the MoWT under Lend-Lease. Operated under the management of Cayzer, Irvine & Co. Management transferred to Dene Shipping Co. in 1946. Returned to USMC in 1948. Officially renamedJose Artigas but laid up at Wilmington, North Carolina asSamokla. She was scrapped at Newport News in 1962.^[86]

Jose Bonifacio was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 16 March 1943. She was launched on 14 April and delivered on 21 April.^[53] Laid up in Puget Sound post-war, she was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in September 1970.^[160]

Jose C. Barbosa was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 15 November 1943. She was launched on 5 December and delivered on 12 December.^[10] She was scrapped at Tacoma in March 1960.^[161]

Jose G. Benitez was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 22 December 1943. She was launched on 17 February 1944 and delivered on 29 February.^[26] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of W. J. Rountree & Co. Sold in 1947 to Panos S. Coummantaros, Piraeus and renamedPanagiotis Coumantaros. Operated under the management of Union Maritime & Shipping Co. Sold in 1958 to Evrotes Maritime Co., Piraeus. Sold in 1965 to Progress Navigation Ltd and renamedFilia. Remaining under the Greek flag and operated under the management of Carras Maritime Corp.^[158] Collided with the French cargo shipTayga in theRed Sea (13°15′N43°12′E / 13.250°N 43.200°E /13.250; 43.200) on 2 January 1967 whilst on a voyage fromTegal, Indonesia toRotterdam, Netherlands. She was beached 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west ofMokha,Federation of South Arabia and abandoned as a construtive total loss.^[92]

Jose J. Acosta was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 19 November 1943. She was launched on 10 December and delivered on 19 December.^[20] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American President Lines. Sold in 1947 to Polena Società di Navigazione, Genoa and renamedDelfin. Sold in 1963 toSovtorgflot,Odessa, Soviet Union and renamedKhibini.^[158] She was deleted from shipping registers in 1967. Presumed scrapped.^[143]

Jose Marti was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 12 June 1943. She was launched on 16 July and delivered on 29 July.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of A. H. Bull & Co. Management transferred to Sudden & Christensen in 1948. Sold in 1951 to Amherst Steamship Corp. Operated under the management of Overseas Navigation Corp. Sold in 1957 to New England Industries, remaining under the same management. Sold later that year to Oceanica Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedMinotaur. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of D. J. Negroponte. Sold in 1958 to Panoceanica Shipping Corp. Remaining under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of Milmar Shipping & Trading Corp. RenamedNata in 1959 and reflagged to Greece. Placed under the management of Stathatos & Co. in 1963.^[158] She was scrapped at Hirao in October 1966.^[150]

Jose Navarro was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 27 July 1943. She was launched on 13 September and delivered on 30 September.^[26] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Grace Line Inc.^[158] Torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean (8°20′N70°35′E / 8.333°N 70.583°E /8.333; 70.583) byU-178 on 26 December 1943 whilst on a voyage from Houston toCalcutta,India. She was torpedoed and sunk byU-178 the next day.^[110]

Jose M. Morelos was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 28 February 1944. She was launched on 21 March and delivered on 28 March.^[10] Laid up at Beaumont post-war, she was sold to shipbreakers in Cleveland in October 1972.^[162]

Jose Pedro Varela was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 5 May 1944. She was launched on 25 May and delivered on 31 May.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the joint management of Pacific-Atlantic Steamship Co. and States Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to Dianex Corp. and renamedElly. Operated under the management of Seatraders Inc. Sold in 1952 to International Navigation Co., New York and renamedMarven. Sold in 1955 to Ariate Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedArion. Operated under the management of Maritime Agencies. Management transferred to Venizelos S.A. in 1963.^[158] She was scrapped atEtayima, Japan in December 1968.^[161]

Joseph A. Brown was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 7 April 1943. She was launched on 30 April and delivered on 7 May.^[53] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped at Kearny in or after July 1974.^[160]

Joseph A. Holmes was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 21 June 1943. She was launched on 11 July and delivered on 27 July.^[10] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in September 1965.^[85]

Joseph Alston was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 10 October 1942. She was launched on 20 November and delivered on 30 November.^[53] She was scrapped at Richmond in July 1967.^[163]

Joseph-Augustin Chevalier was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 20 April 1944. She was launched on 7 June and delivered on 14 June.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Blidberg-Rothchild Co. Sold in 1946 to Marine Interests Corp., Jersey City. RenamedMarine Merchant in 1947. Converted to a bulk carrier, now 6,639 GRT. Sold in 1952 to Marine Navigation Co., New York.^[158] She broke in two and sank 40 nautical miles (74 km) south west of Portland, Maine on 14 April 1961 whilst on a voyage fromPort Sulphur, Louisiana to Portland.^[164]

Joseph B. Eastman was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 30 May 1944. She was launched on 1 July and delivered on 15 July.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Polarus Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to Calmar Steamship Corp. and renamedPortmar. Sold in 1955 to Bethlehem Steel Corp. Operated under the management of Calmar Steamship Corp. Returned to USMC in 1964 and laid up in the James River.^[158] Sold for scrap in April 1971,^[165] she was scrapped atGandia, Spain in June 1971.^[166]

Joseph Carrigan was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 29 January 1945. She was launched on 28 March and delivered on 14 April.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of U.S. Navigation Co.^[158] She struck a mine and was damaged offLabuan,Malaya on 10 September 1945 whilst on a voyage fromMorotai,Netherlands East Indies to Labuan. She put in to Manila, where she was declared a constructive total loss. She was scrapped at Shanghai in May 1948.^[78]

Joseph C. Avery was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 7 May 1943. She was launched asJoseph C. Avery on 27 May and delivered asKherson on 3 June.^[14][158] She was wrecked betweenCape Povorotny and Akhomten Bay on 3 July 1943 whilst on her delivery voyage from Portland, Oregon toVladivostok, Soviet Union. She broke in two. Both sections were refloated and towed toPetropavlovsk, Soviet Union for scrapping.^[25]

Joseph C. Lincoln was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 8 May 1944. She was launched on 24 June and delivered on 8 July.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Eastern Gas & Fuel Association. Management transferred to Stockard Steamship Corp in 1946. Sold in 1951 to Traders Steamship Corp., New York and renamedPurplestar. Sold in 1954 to Alvarez Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedEpos. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Triton Shipping Inc. RenamedRea in 1960 and reflagged to Greece. Sold in 1963 to Golden Marine Transport and renamedPelikan. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Sincere Navigation Corp.^[158] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in October 1966.^[167]

Joseph E. Brown was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 June 1943. She was launched on 19 August and delivered on 31 August.^[40] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scuttled off Panama City, Florida on 29 September 1977.^[168]

Joseph E. Johnston was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 15 September 1942. She was launched on 16 November and delivered on 30 November.^[26] She was scrapped at Kearny in May 1969.^[49]

Joseph E. Wing was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 December 1943. She was launched on 5 January 1944 and delivered on 11 February.^[20] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Alcoa Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to Società Azioni Emanuele V. Parodi, Genoa and renamedEmanuele V. Parodi. Sold in 1962 to Armosy Corp. and renamedRoby. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Sturla Società di Navigazione.^[158] She was scrapped at Yokosuka in September 1963.^[143]

Joseph Francis was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 4 August 1943. She was launched on 27 August and delivered on 12 September.^[2] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in May 1960.^[151]

Joseph Gale was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 October 1942. She was launched on 11 November and delivered on 21 November.^[14] She was scrapped inBordentown, New Jersey in March 1962.^[55]

Joseph G. Cannon was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 28 November 1942. She was launched on 31 December and delivered on 10 January 1943.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Weyerhauser Steamship Co.^[158] She was bombed and damaged off Sicily (36°55′N15°13′E / 36.917°N 15.217°E /36.917; 15.217) on 12 July 1943 whilst on a voyage from Haifa,Palestine to a port in Sicily. She settled by the stern and grounded. Later refloated and towed toMalta, where she was repaired. Laid up in the James River post-war, she was sold to Philadelphia shipbreakers in December 1972.^[33]

Joseph Goldberger was a tanker built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 1 August 1943. She was launched on 14 September and delivered on 31 October.^[35][169] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Spencer, Kellogg & Sons. Sold in 1948 to Ocean Tankers Inc., Dover, Delaware and renamedGeorge Ogden. Operated under the management of Dow & Symmers. Sold in 1949 to Richmond N. Ryan, New York and renamedTalon. Sold in 1950 to Colonial Steamship Corp. and renamedSeacomet. Operated under the management of Orion Shipping & Trading Corp.^[158] Converted to a cargo ship at Amsterdam in 1954.^[169] now 7,183 GRT Sold that year to San Felipe Compania Navigation and reflagged to Panama.^[158] Lengthened at Kure in 1955, now 511 feet 6 inches (155.91 m) long and 8,426 GRT.^[169] Reflagged to Liberia that year. RenamedAndros Comet in 1957. Sold in 1960 to Seas Guardian Corp. and renamedAlpheios. Reflagged to Greece. Sold in 1964 to Austin Navigation Corp. and renamedAnnie. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Eddie Steamship Co.^[158] She was scrapped at Kaohsiung in March 1969.^[169]

Joseph Habersham was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 20 August 1943. She was launched on 12 October and delivered on 26 October.^[40] She was scrapped at Tsuneishi in May 1961.^[41]

Joseph Henry was built by Kaiser Company. She was delivered in February 1943.^[56] She was scrapped at San Francisco in March 1960.^[57]

Joseph Hewes was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 22 September 1941. She was launched on 29 March 1942 and delivered on 6 May.^[53] She was scrapped at New Orleans in September 1968.^[65]

Joseph H. Hollister was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 7 December 1942. She was launched on 5 January 1943 and delivered on 20 January.^[2] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in April 1966.^[50]

Joseph H. Kibbey was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 25 September 1943. She was launched on 6 November and delivered on 17 November.^[26] To the United States Army Transportation Service. Converted by Todd-Johnson Drydocks, New Orleans to a troop transport. Reassigned to the United States Navy and renamedPhobos. Returned to WSA in March 1946 and renamedJoseph H. Kibbey. She was scrapped at Oakland in May 1970.^[97]

Joseph H. Martin was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 30 August 1943. She was launched on 18 October and delivered on 30 October.^[40] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped at Kearny in February 1972.^[41]

Joseph H. Nicholson was a limited troop carrier built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard.^[158] Her keel was laid on 3 May 1943. She was launched on 30 May and delivered on 10 June.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Wessel, Duval & Co. Sold in 1947 to Compania Continental de Vapores, Panama and renamedJules Fribourg. Sold later that year to Continental Carriersd Corp., Panama. Sold in 1948 to South Pacific Maritime Co. and renamedPacific Wave. Operated under the management of Los Perzas Shipping Agency. Management transferred to Paular Maritime Co. in 1955. Sold in 1957 to Tslaviris Ltd., London and renamedMarianthe. Sold in 1958 to Nigean Shipping Co., Panama and renamedFree Merchant. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of her previous owner. Sold in 1959 to Tsavliris Maritime Ltd. and renamedFotini Tsavliris. Reflagged to Greece, remaining under the same management. Sold in 1960 to Compagnia Baleniera Italiana, Palermo and renamedEuro. Operated under the management of Fratelli d'Amico.^[158] Sold for scrapping in July 1968, she was scrapped at Trieste in December 1971.^[131]

Joseph Holt was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 15 October 1942. She was launched on 20 November and delivered on 28 November.^[10] She ran aground at Buckner Bay, Okinawa, in a typhoon in 1945. She was subsequently fitted with a remote control engine room by the United States Navy for use as an minesweeper for pressure mines.^[170] She was scrapped at Yokosuka in April 1961.^[37]

Joseph Hooker was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 2 March 1942. She was launched on 20 June and delivered on 8 July.^[10] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in October 1967.^[88]

Joseph I. Kemp was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 5 April 1944. She was launched on 16 May and delivered on 26 May.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of American Liberty Steamship Co. Management transferred to Lykes Brothers Steamship Company in 1946. Sold in 1949 to Whitehall Steamship Corp., New York and renamedSea Leader. Sold in 1956 to Amerocean Steamship Co. and renamedChelsea. Operated under the management of North Atlantic Marine Co. Sold later that year to Polarus Steamship Co. and renamedAdolph Sperling. Sold in 1961 to Cargo Ship & Tankers Inc., New York and renamedCyclone. Reflagged to Liberia.^[158] Lengthened at Tokyo to 511 feet 6 inches (155.91 m). Now 8,508 GRT.^[69] Sold in 1966 to Mystras Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedMystras. Remaining under the Liberian flag and operated under the management of National Shipping & Trading Corp.^[158] She ran aground off theElbe Lightship on 29 June 1966 whilst on a voyage fromChimbote, Peru toRostock,East Germany. She was refloated and towed in toCuxhaven,West Germany, then to Rostock. Declared a constructive total loss, she was scrapped at Santander in October 1966.^[69]

Josephine Shaw Lovell was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Panama City. Her keel was laid on 19 February 1944. She was launched on 4 April and delivered on 3 May.^[8] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Luckenbach Steamship Co. Sold in 1947 to Società Italiana di Navigazione Albaro, Genoa and renamedAlbaro.^[158] Reported sold for scrapping in 1960, but stern section joined to fore section of Liberty shipPriaruggia. Now 511 feet 6 inches (155.91 m) long and 8,481 GRT.^[126] Sold in 1963 to Industria Marittima, Genoa. Sold later that year to Aegean Compania Navigation, Panama and renamedAigaion. Reflagged to Greece and operated under the management of Phoenix Maritime Agencies.^[158] She was scrapped at Osaka in September 1968.^[126]

Joseph Jefferson was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 November 1942. She was launched on 11 December and delivered on 19 December.^[14] She was scrapped at Yokosuka in February 1961.^[55]

Joseph J. Kinyoun was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 3 February 1944. She was launched on 22 February and delivered on 29 February.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Weyerhaeuser Steamship Co. To the French Government in 1947 and renamedGranville. Operated under the management of Compagnia Nantaise des Chargeurs de l'Ouest. Sold in 1961 to Granikos Shipping Corp. and renamedGranikos. Reflagged to Lebanon and operated under the management of General Marine Agency. Management transferred to Orizon Shipping Co. in 1962.^[158] She ran aground on the Buffalo Rock, offPulo Sambu, Indonesia on 19 September 1966 whilst on a voyage from a Chinese port toChittagong,East Pakistan. She was refloated on 21 September and towed to Singapore, where she was laid up. She was scrapped at Hong Kong in March 1968.^[109]

Joseph K. Toole was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 July 1943. She was launched on 8 August and delivered on 22 August.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Agwilines Inc. Sold in 1947 to Helsingfors Steamship Co.,Helsinki, Finland and renamedTranvik. Operated under the management of A/B Benima O/Y. Sold in 1950 to Rederibolaget Tranvik and placed under the management of Curt Mattson. Sold in 1954 to Società per Azioni Emanuele V. Parodi, Genoa and renamedMarina Gabriella Parodo. RenamedMarina G. Parodi in 1955.^[158] She was scrapped at La Spezia in September 1965.^[84]

Joseph Lane was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 31 May 1942. She was launched on 14 July and delivered on 27 July.^[14] She was scrapped at Tacoma in February 1966.^[59]

Joseph Le Conte was built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 22 May 1943. She was launched on 17 June and delivered on 23 June.^[53] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Moore McCormack Lines. Sold in 1946 to Compania de Navigation Delmore and renamedPanamante. Reflagged to Panama and operated under the management of Delmore Corp. Management transferred to Marfin Management Trust in 1962. Sold in 1965 to Elie A. Carapiperis & Sons,Beirut, Lebanon and renamedTony.^[158] She was scrapped atSplit, Yugoslavia in March 1971.^[96]

Joseph Lee was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 18 October 1944. She was launched on 3 December and delivered on 16 December.^[12] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in October 1964.^[171]

Joseph Leidy was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 27 March 1943. She was launched on 30 April and delivered on 10 May.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Stockard Steamship Corp. Sold in 1946 to Society Armadora Aristomenis and renamedAristomenis. Reflagged to Panama and operated under the management of Simon, Spence & Young. Management transferred to Constantine Konialidis in 1948. Sold later that year to Miramar Sociètè Anonyme, Montevideo and renamedMario C. Reflagged to Honduras. Sold in 1951 to Springville Steamship Corp., Panama and renamedOcean Ranger. Remaining under the Honduran flag. Reflagged to Liberia in 1953. Sold in 1963 to Norland Shipping & Trading Corp., New York.^[158] She was scrapped at Hirao in October 1966.^[83]

Joseph L. Meek was a limited troop carrier built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation.^[158] Her keel was laid on 20 October 1942. She was launched on 16 November and delivered on 26 November.^[14] Laid up at Mobile post-war, she was scuttled offPensacola, Florida on 5 November 1976.^[172]

Joseph M. Carey was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 25 September 1943. She was launched on 13 October and delivered on 21 October.^[14] Laid up at Beaumont post-war, she was scrapped at Brownsville in July 1972.^[42]

Joseph McKenna was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 16 April 1942. She was launched on 12 June and delivered on 30 June.^[2] She was scrapped at Baltimore in May 1962.^[47]

Joseph M. Medill was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Panama City. Her keel was laid on 28 September 1942. She was launched on 3 May and delivered on 31 May.^[8] She was scrapped at Baltimore in June 1960.^[46]

Joseph M. Terrell was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 23 December 1943. She was launched on 14 February 1944 and delivered on 26 February.^[22] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in June 1966.^[173]

Joseph Murgas was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 1 September 1944. She was launched on 12 October and delivered on 28 October.^[40] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped at Philadelphia in November 1972.^[136]

Joseph N. Dinand was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 8 June 1944. She was launched on 29 July and delivered on 12 August.^[12] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of States Marine Corp., New York. Sold to her managers in 1947 and renamedWolverine State. Sold in 1954 to Omnium Steamship Co. and renamedOmnium Trader. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Omnium Freighting Corp. Management transferred to Omnium Agencies Co. in 1957. Sold in 1958 to Compania Navigation Honduras and renamedDana. Reflagged to Liberia and operated under the management of Grauds Shipping Co.,Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sold to her managers in 1959 and renamedPacific Venture. Sold in 1960 to Consolidated Mariners Inc. and renamedVillage. Remaining under the American flag.^[158] Returned to the American Government in 1963 in exchange for theVictory shipBartlesville Victory. She was transferred to the United States Navy and scuttled off the east coast of the United States on 17 September 1964.^[167]

Joseph N. Nicollet was built by Delta Shipbuilding Company. Her keel was laid on 22 April 1943. She was launched on 24 May and delivered on 11 June.^[35] She was scrapped at Baltimore in 1959.^[128]

Joseph N. Teal was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 13 September 1942. She was launched on 23 September and delivered on 26 September.^[14] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in 1963.^[79]

Joseph P. Bradley was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 17 March 1943. She was launched on 17 April and delivered on 27 April.^[6] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Grace Lines Inc. Management transferred to Fribourg Steamship Corp. in 1948. Sold in 1949 to Arrow Steamship Co., New York and renamedJules Fribourg. Sold in 1950 to Terminal Steamship Co., New York and renamedLumber Carrier. Operated under the management of A. L. Burbank & Co. Sold in 1959 to Seafaith Steamship Co. and renamedMount Whitney. Remained under the American flag and operated under the management of Suwannee Steamship Co. Laid up at Karachi in 1962,^[158] she was scrapped there in 1964.^[83]

Joseph Priestly was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 25 May 1943. She was launched on 17 June and delivered on 28 June.^[2] Laid up in Puget Sound post-war, she was scrapped at Tacoma in November 1970.^[114]

Joseph Pulitzer was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 10 August 1942. She was launched on 18 September and delivered on 6 October.^[2] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped at Gandia in January 1973.^[174]

Joseph Reynolds was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 23 July 1943. She was launched on 16 August and delivered on 31 August.^[2] She was scrapped at Portland, Oregon in May 1959.^[151]

Joseph R. Lamar was built by J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick. Her keel was laid on 1 August 1942. She was launched on 29 April 1943 and delivered on 17 June.^[22] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Agwilines Inc.^[158] She was scrapped at Mobile in March 1961.^[24]

Joseph Rodman Drake was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 20 June 1942. She was launched on 21 August and delivered on 25 September.^[20] Laid up in the James River post-war, she was scrapped at Kearny in August 1972.^[21]

Joseph S. Emery was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 8 May 1943. She was launched on 31 May and delivered on 13 June.^[10] She was scrapped at Jersey City in June 1960.^[123]

Joseph Simon was built by Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 20 July 1943. She was launched on 8 August and delivered on 16 August.^[14] She was scrapped at Baltimore in June 1960.^[112]

Joseph S. McDonagh was built by Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 14 September 1944. She was launched on 27 October and delivered on 11 November.^[40] She was built for the WSA.^[158] She was driven ashore at the mouth of theCañete River, Peru on 31 March 1946 whilst on a voyage fromTalcahuano, Chile toLe Havre, France and was a total loss.^[136]

Joseph Smith was built by Permanente Metals Corporation. Her keel was laid on 28 Aprilb 1943. She was launched on 22 May and delivered on 4 June.^[10] Built for the WSA, she was operated under the management of Alaska Packers Association.^[158] She was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (44°30′N43°10′W / 44.500°N 43.167°W /44.500; -43.167) on 11 January 1944 after he hull cracked whilst on a voyage from Liverpool to New York. She was scuttled by a Royal Navy warship.^[123]

Joseph Squires was built by New England Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 12 April 1944. She was launched on 22 May and delivered on 31 May.^[12] Laid up in Suisun Bay post-war, she was scrapped at Oakland in February 1969.^[69]

Joseph Stanton was built by Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. Her keel was laid on 2 May 1942. She was launched on 4 July and delivered on 18 July.^[6] She was scrapped at Philadelphia in 1964.^[130]

Joseph Story was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 9 September 1942. She was launched on 15 October and delivered on 3 November.^[2] She was scrapped at Kearny in 1960.^[141]

Joseph T. Robinson was built by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on 17 November 1942. She was launched on 6 January 1943 and delivered on 16 January.^[26] She was scrapped at Panama City, Florida in April 1967.^[27]