African Americans in the U.S. Maritime Service / LibertyCrew2/11/02 |

"Captain and crew of a new Liberty Ship [SS Booker T. Washington] just after it completed its maiden voyage to England. (L-R) C. Lastic, Second Mate; T.J. Young, Midshipman; E.B. Hlubik, Midshipman; C. Blackman, Radio Operator; T.A. Smith, Chief Engineer; Hugh Mulzac, Captain of the ship; Adolphus Fokes, Chief Mate; Lt. H. Kruley; E.P. Rutland, Second Engineer; and H.E. Larson, Third Engineer."