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Taken: November 15, 1942
Caption: Northwest Shipbuilding Company Marker (upper panel)
Additional Description: Ship-launching ceremonies at the Northwest Shipbuilding Company were festive activities that drew dignitaries and thousands of spectators from the community to join employees as they celebrated completion of new vessels. On November 15, 1942, the shipyard launched its first five vessels, known as the "Victory Quintuplet".
Submitted: August 9, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p602951
File Size: 2.096 Megabytes

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