The War Shipping Administration was established by the United States President with Executive Order No. 9054. February 7, 1942 as the US had entered the war. Its task was to purchase and operate the needed civillian tonnage the US needed for fighting the war. The WSC was part of the United States Maritime Commission, established in 1936.
After the war, W.S.A. vessels were used to carry home the huge number of armed personnel overseas. Over 3,500.000 men were brought home from overseas areas by December 1, 1945.
See also
United States Merchant Marine
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