The situation at New York is complicated by the large amount
of general shipping using the port, the diversified interests, even
those of the government, and the complicated jurisdiction. An effort was
made to bring about such a consolidation and unification as to secure
greater co-operation with increased efficiency. To this end the War
Board for the Port of New York was established in November, 1917. It was
vested with full power and authority to make rules and regulations for
operating the facilities of the port, to determine priorities, and to do
what was necessary to provide for the prompt and economical dispatch of
the business of the government in and about the port. Mr. Irving T. Bush
was selected as the board's representative, with the title of chief
executive officer. In addition to representing the board he was to
arrange for the co-operative use of piers, warehouses, lighterage,
terminals, railroads, trucking, and all other transportation facilities
in and about the port.
In addition the need was felt for having a shipping expert closely
associated with the Embarkation Service, familiar with the facilities at
various ports, so that he could properly assign ships, select ships for
the cargo to be moved, and arrange for their loading. Mr. Joseph T.
Lilly was selected for this work and appointed director of embarkation.
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