The Liberty of the Seas recently repositioned to Cape Liberty for a summer season on North America’s East Coast. After ...

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Thousands of ships were launched by US shipbuilders to support the United States’ war effort. Notably, 2,710 Liberty Ships were built between 1941 and 1945. These “ugly ducklings”, as they were dubbed ...

A graduate of Greenport High School, class of 1945, he entered into the Merchant Marines and sailed on the Liberty Ship S.S. Stephen Johnson Field during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge ...

Fuel up before you hit the water with a pre-swim snack. Parking and restrooms are available on site “The swim takes place where 747 Liberty Ships were built and launched during WWII,” organizers note.

During WWII, Liberty Ships weren’t flashy - but they were strategic masterpieces. Built by the thousands in American shipyards, these unassuming cargo vessels ensured the Allies were always stocked.