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Valentine Chemical Carriers, Philadelphia
Again, no further information. Flag green with a large white V.
Source:
US Navy's 1961 H.O.
Joe McMillan, 30 November 2001
Vanderbilt European Line, New York (1855-1861)
This was one of the many shipping ventures begun by "Commodore" Cornelius
Vanderbilt, who built a one-boat ferry operation in New York harbor into
one of the great fortunes of the 19th century. This particular line began
operations to Le Havre in 1855, to Bremen in 1857, but didn't last long and
ceased transatlantic service in 1861 with the outbreak of the Civil War.
The flag was white with a red V.
Source: chart of "Private Signals of the Merchants of New York"
Joe McMillan, 30 November 2001
Victory Carriers, New York
I believe this was one of the many companies that got its start after World
War II using surplus wartime cargo ships (Victory ships, hence the name).
The flag was white with the red letters VC.
Source:
US Navy's 1961 H.O.,
Stewart & Styring (1963)
Joe McMillan, 30 November 2001