 Due to the increasing demand for iron ore Jones and Laughlin Steel Company commissioned two identical vessels; "William C. Moreland" from American Shipbuilding Company (AMSHIP) and from GLEW.They were identical in every respect and had a length of and a 12.000 cargo capacity.It was reported that "William C. Moreland" was the last launching of the year at AMSHIP's Lorain, Ohio yard.