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Weak Spots in Merchant Marine Cited by Morse
Maritime Administrator Clarence G Morse on Wednesday identified weak spots in the U S Merchant Marine citing a shortage of ore carriers and slow replacement of tramp steamers. He added tankerr fleet remains short of mobilization needs and noted overall ship situation improves but quality deficiencies persist. He indicated plans to replace obsolete vessels and construct two new superliners for Atlantic and Pacific service.
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