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Originally Posted by BibleronKJV
Absalom: It's been a while since I researched the Maritime Victory I have, but if I remember correctly, the connection with Pratt & Cady came thru contact with either the Reading PA library or their historical society. Whichever one it was I recall that they were very interested in my research and were eager to assist me. And then there was the Pratt & Cady guard badge which was alleged to have some connection with the Maritime Commission. Ron
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Since Reading-Pratt & Cady was a manufacturer of marine valves and related parts, I'd not be surprised at all if there was a close relationship since the Maritime Commission was in charge of getting ships built. In fact, I'd think the Commission chose locations based on such logistics. And such business may have included P & C getting guns for guards from the Commission rather than having to go the longer paperwork application trail through the DSC like other contractors.
