This Is Our History: Liberty Ships This Is Our History by: Kris Hummer, Executive Producer Local Content Posted: Feb 20, 2020 / 07:18 PM EST / Updated: Feb 20, 2020 / 07:18 PM EST SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Dr. Stan Deaton, the senior historian for the Georgia Historical Society, tells us about 88 Liberty Ships built during World War II. Learn more about the Liberty Ships here.