N.C. Shipbuilding Co. Launches 57th Liberty Ship

From the February 5, 2013, Wilmington (NC) Star-News "Looking Back"

JANUARY 14, 1943:  The N.C. Shipbuilding Company in Wilmington launched its 57th Liberty Ship, the Robert Howe, named for General Robert Howe of Brunswick County, hero of the Revolutionary War.

Born in 1732, he became the colonies' highest-ranking officer.  Died Nov. 1786 at his Brunswick home.

This ship was scrapped in 1971.

--GreGen