Title:
Launching Of LST-669
Object ID:
2010.125.4
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Date:
05/03/1944
Photographer:
American Bridge ( DRAVO CORP )
Description:
Photo of attendees for the launching of LST-669 at the American Bridge Shipyard (owned and operated by Dravo Corp.) on Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA. The ceremony occurred on May 3, 1944. This photograph was taken shorly after the launching of the ship.
Persons in photograp (L to R):
Mrs. Thompson, Lt. Ferris Jones, Mrs. Mary Anne Jones, Lt. Salmon
Persons in photograp (L to R):
Mrs. Thompson, Lt. Ferris Jones, Mrs. Mary Anne Jones, Lt. Salmon
Place:
Pittsburgh, PA.
Copyright:
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Launching of LST-669 0n May 3, 1944 Pittsburgh PA.
Launching of LST-669 0n May 3, 1944 Pittsburgh PA.