Yes even the mighty United States Navy was impressed enough to commission two of the Henry Robb built ships from the Leith Shipyards into the Pacific Fleet

The motor vessel CUBAHAMA re-named U.S.S. KAULA while in service with the U.S.Navy.

(Photograph courtesy of NavSource U.S.Navy History)

(Photo courtesy of NavSource U.S.Navy History)

The second ship from the Leith Shipyards of Henry Robb to be commissioned into the U.S.Navy was the M/V KOPARA Ship No 268

She was commissioned into the U.S.Navy on 20th September 1942 and served with distinction thoughout the Pacific campaign as the USS KOPARA (AG 50)

Kopara received one battle star for World War II service. Her crew was eligible for the following medals:

American Campaign Medal

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1 star)

World War II Victory Medal