Benjamin Franklin on September 12th 1943 aground at position 37°51'N 75°16'W appr.4miles east of Piney Island. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Isthmian Steamship Co.under WSA Service Agreement Form GAA (General Agent Agreement). U.S.wartime built Libery Ship (EC2-S-C1). Public Domain: U.S.National Archives (College Park)