"The contents of the Transport Manual are based upon official War Department publications and practical experience. The manual includes the policies adopted by the New York of Embarkation and the procedures to be followed by the Master and/or the Transport Commander and their respective commands, in accomplishing the mission of transporting troops and passengers to or from the New York Port of Embarkation by water." -- [Foreword].

Cover title. "1 June 1947" -- [Foreword].