William J. Rountree Company

William J. Rountree Company was active in supporting the World War II effort by chartering and operating Liberty ships and Victory ships.

In 1901 he and his brother John Rountree became ship brokers in New York City.

[2] William J. Rountree Company was also President of the Ship Operators and Owners Association founded in March 1943 at the request of Admiral Emory S.

[3] William J. Rountree Company ships were used to help the World War II effort.

The ship was run by its William J. Rountree Company crew and the US Navy supplied United States Navy Armed Guards to man the deck guns and radio.