Overlakes Freight Corporation

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.

Nicholson's Universal Terminal Company operated out of a dock and warehouse at 5451 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland, Ohio.

SS Keystone was a 1,923-ton passenger liner with home ports in River Rouge, Michigan and Detroit.

Nicholson Transit Company's eight Lakers cargo ships supported the war effort on the Great Lakes.

[3][4] Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company was founded in 1928 and is in operation today as a general freight transporter.

[8] Nicholson Transit Company of Ecorse, Michigan operated both ships and tugboat-barges on the Great Lakes starting in 1919.

Overlakes Freight Corporation's fleet of ships were used to help the World War II effort.