THE RECOVERY OF GERMANY'S MERCHANT MARINE AFTER THE WAR.

The article focuses on the reestablishment of Germany's merchant marine after World War I. Early financing of the merchant marine by the German government and the shipping companies themselves is examined. Details related to the policies of German shipping companies concerning joint operations between German and foreign companies, especially American shipping companies, are discussed. Comparisons are made of the capabilities of the German merchant marine before and after World War I, and the improvements upon operation made by companies such as the Hamburg-American Line are presented.