SS American Legion (1919) SS American Legion (1919) American Legion was built for the United States Shipping Board (USSB), one of the planned World War I troop transports converted before construction into passenger and cargo vessels, the Emergency Fleet Corporation Design 1029 ships. The ship was laid down as "Koda" and perhaps assigned the name "Badger State" at one point, but renamed "American Legion" before launch and one of only a few of the design not taking a state nickname. Originally operated by the USSB's agents and the Munson Steamship Line the ship saw commercial service until laid up 13 March 1939. "American Legion"
North Carolina State Navy purpose of monitoring Ocracoke, and North Carolina agreed to contribute to their outfitting and operating expenses. In 1778, after Virginia complained that North Carolina was not contributing sufficiently to their upkeep, North Carolina purchased the "Caswell" and continued her use as a sentry at the Ocracoke Inlet. The "Caswell" sank in June 1779, ending North Carolina's operation of ships during the war. The state established admiralty courts to adjudicate maritime matters, including the distribution of captured prizes. It also authorized privateering. North Carolina State Navy The North Carolina State Navy during the American Revolutionary War consisted of a relatively modest