Question. If so, what effect would this have on the total of U.S. Flag ships as identified in the analysis? None. As indicated, the Navy analysis counted only thoot ups engaged in the active trade. Question. The M.S.C. ship register of the U.S. Flag merchant ships includes 33 dry-cargo ships which were built in 1944 and 1945. Are these ships included in the Navy's list of U.S. Flag ships? Yes, the Navy's list included those ships, if they were classed and in the trade. Question. If so, has Navy performed engineering studies which review the condition of these ships and their expected utility at the end of this decade? 27