LST Shipyard Collection : Materials from or related to the Shipyards which built LSTs during World War II
Title:
LST-878 Clean Sweep Broom
Object ID:
2016.153.03
Object Name:
Broom
Date:
12/27/1944
Description:
"Clean Sweep" Broom raised on the mast of LST-878 and later presented to Dan Monroe, Sr. for his work as a Senior Inspector of ship construction for the U.S. Navy on Dec. 27, 1944. The broom has a grey handle with the text "Presented to D.M. Monroe, Shipbuilding Inspector, 'Navy' …LST 878… 12-27-44 --- By H.Edw. Lannan, Gen. Mgr. Outfitting, M.V.B.&I. Co. .. Shipbuilding Division"

Currently on display, mounted in display box on wall of giftshop.
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