A bill to amend section 510 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1986, to provide for the trade-in of obsolete vessels in connection with the construction of new vessels, either at the time of executing the construction contract or at the time of delivery of the n

S. 1728 in the 87th Congress (1961–1962) became law — introduced in 1961, sponsored by Clair Engle.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.