"This book details the formation of the Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Co. and the South Portland Shipbuilding Corp., and the congressional investigation that resulted in the merger of both companies into the New England Shipbuilding Corporation in April, 1943. Also featured is the Jeremiah O'Brien, one of only two operational Liberty ships left in the world"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes : Glossary.

Liberty Ship builders -- The beginning: the British contract and six companies -- Building the Liberty Ships -- Liberty Ship construction by shipyard -- Liberty Ship operation and the general agents -- The Liberty Ship Jeremiah O'Brien -- Post-war restoration and voyages of the Jeremiah O'Brien -- Glossary.