This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Wilson in 1920 in 389 pages; Subjects: Merchant marine; Government ownership; Business & Economics / Economics / General; Business & Economics / Industries / Transportation; Business & Economics / Government & Business; Juvenile Nonfiction / Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft; Transportation / General; Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / General;