Caption: War Publications - WWI Compilation 1923 - Article 47
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« V. SHIPPING AND FOREIGN TRADE A. The world's merchant fleet before the war B. The destruction of shipping during the war C. The use of many ships for war purposes D. The transfer of enemy ships to the allied nations E. The taking over of Dutch ships by the United States; proclamation of Maroh 20, 1918. F. The transfer of many lake ships and ships usexl in coastwise traffic to the transatlantic route G. The building of new ships 1. 2. H. l« Privately built ships in various countries The emergency fleet corporation The world's merchant fleet after the war Ship building vs. shipping policy of the United States 1. American Registry Laws 2. Panama Canal Act of 1912, as amended August 18, 1914. Its use in war by order of May 23, 1917. J. K. L-. M. N. O. P. The Seamen's Act Shipping Subsidies The merchant fleet and the navy Government Insurance of War Risks Arguments for and against Government ownership of merchant vessels Agreements between steamship companies Freight Rates 1. 2. Before the war During the war It
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