LST Photograph Collection : Photographs of all U.S. LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) excluding LST-325
Title:
Launching of LST-669
Object ID:
2010.125.5
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Date:
05/03/1944
Photographer:
American Bridge ( DRAVO CORP )
Description:
Launching of LST-669 on May 3, 1944 at the American Bridge Shipyard (owned and operated by Dravo Corp.) on Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA. Photo taken shortly after LST-669 slid down rails into water.
Place:
Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA.
Copyright:
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Launching of LST-669 Pittsburgh Pa. May 3, 1944Launching of LST-669 Pittsburgh Pa. May 3, 1944