STATES MARINE

States Marine bought a controlling interest in South African Marine Corp. (Safmarine). The company was headed by Mercer's old friend Air Marshal 'Bomber' Harris, famous for his bombing of Germany. The two companies split all cargo between the U.S. and South Africa. States Marine served as Agents in the U.S. and provided some of the ships, also assisting Safmarine acquire three surplus Victory Ships from the U.S. Government... The history and photos of the States Marine Lines steamship company its ships and crew members.

Also known as: States Marine Corp., States Marine Corporation, States Marine International, Inc., States Marine Lines, States Marine Lines, Inc.

Primary location: New York United States