Title:
Launching #66 LST-541
Object ID:
2010.073.1
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Date:
01/23/1944
Photographer:
Jack Rusche
Description:
Original photo of several guests for the LST-541 launching ceremony on January 25, 1944 at the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co. shipyard in Evansville, IN. LST-541 was the 66th LST built by the Evansville, IN shipyard. Paul Minnis's [donor] grandfather and grandmother are in this photo. Charles Minnis is second from the left and Lotta Minnis is center front.
Place:
Evansville, IN Shipyard
Copyright:
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Launching of LST-541
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Launching of LST-541
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