Way back on August 27th, I started this entry. Now is a good time to finish it since we're about out of September. From the January 20th Wilmington Star-News My Reporter by Ben Stillman.
People write in questions and reporters research and answer them.
After World War II, there was a huge reserve fleet anchored by Wilmington, North Carolina. They were there in case they were needed in a future war. Sometimes the fleet was referred to as the Mothball Fleet as well as Ghost Fleet.
A total of 628 vessels, mostly Liberty Ships, were tied up there from 1946 to 1970. Also, 68 Victory Ships (the successor of the Liberty Ships), tankers and 41 others were tied up as well.
There are still a few Ghost Fleets left in the US, and every so often, you hear of a World War II ship being towed off for dismantling. They have digressed to the point that they now pose an environmental threat.
But, you still hate to hear about their demise.
More to Come, But It Won't be Another Month This Time. --DaCoot
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