Overlakes Freight Corporation
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Overlakes Freight Corporation was shipping agent company founded in New York City on April 21, 1932, by William M. Nicholson. Overlakes Freight Corporation operated Liberty Ships during and for post World War II efforts. Most of Overlakes Freight Corporation ships were purchased by the War Shipping Administration for the war. Nicholson also owned the Nicholson Universal Steamship Company, Nicholson, Erie, Dover, Ferry Line, Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company, Aqua Terminal & Dock Corporation and the Nicholson Transit Company.[1][2]
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Industry | transportation and shipping |
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Founded | 1932 (1932) in New York City |
Defunct | 1962 |
Fate | Sold off fleet of ships, Nicholson Terminal continues |
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