Inquiry Into The Operations Of The United States Shipping Board

This volume presents the official record of hearings before the Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the U.S. House of Representatives during the Sixty-Sixth Congress, First Session. Titled "Inquiry Into The Operations Of The United States Shipping Board," the book provides a detailed account of the investigations and testimonies related to the operations of the United States Shipping Board, a crucial entity during and after World War I.

The hearings delve into the board's activities, policies, and management during a pivotal period in American maritime history. This record offers valuable insights into the government's role in shaping the shipping industry and addressing the challenges of international trade and wartime logistics. Scholars and researchers of economic history, maritime law, and government regulation will find this a rich primary source.

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