LST Shipyard Collection : Materials from or related to the Shipyards which built LSTs during World War II
Title:
LST-493 Clean Sweep Broom
Object ID:
2016.295.01
Object Name:
Broom, Clean Sweep
Date:
11/30/1943
Description:
"Clean Sweep" Broom raised on the mast of LST-493 and later presented to Robert Sharp for his work as a Hull Inspector of ship construction for the U.S. Navy on Nov. 30, 1943. The broom has a grey handle with the text
"Presented to Ensign Robert Sharp, Hull Inspect. U.S.N. …LST-493… 11-30-43 --- By H.Edw. Lannan, Gen. Mgr. Outfitting, M.V.B.&I.Co. … Shipbuilding Division".
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