Propulsion turbine. Contract number MC-59. Maritime Commission hull number 1. Shipyard number hull 369. Original name America, renamed West Point. Original operator U.S. Lines, later purchased by US Navy. Shipyard Newport News Shipbuilding& D/D Company. Date contract 21 October 1937. Contracted date of delivery 20 February 1940. Laid down on 22 August 1938. Launched on 31 August 1939. Delivered on 2 July 1940.
Source
US Maritime Commission Report on permanent shipbuilding 1939 to 1946
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