Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
XX.2.382 |
Title |
Christening |
Description |
6.75" x 4.75" black and white photograph of the christening party for the BLESSMAN. The ship was sponsored by Mrs. Helen Maloy Blessman, Lt. Blessman’s widow, who is seated at center with a bouqet of flowers. She is flanked by four women and a group standing behind. On the reverse, a blue stamp. "BETHLEHEM-HINGHAM SHIPYARD, INC. // HULL 3069 D-8 // HINGHAM, MASS. DATE 6-19-43" |
Date |
June 19, 1943 |
Collection |
USS Blessman DE 69/APD 48 |