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Rare photos USS COLORADO WW2 BATTLESHIP BB45 ship building SHIPYARD DRYDOCK 1923

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Three vintage photographs of the USS COLORADO BATTLESHIP (BB-45) in DRYDOCK – one shows the name on the hull and has many men up on the rigging surrounding the hull; the other views don’t show the name; all three measure roughly 4×6 inches. Condition is VG+ (very clean, though one has several minor dent-lines). We… (read more)

RARE 1937 USS Stingray (SS-186) Commissioning Model fr Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

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Antique, Collectibles & Bric-A-Brac. This is a circa 1937 submarine commissioning model for the USS Stingray (SS-186) in perfect condition with deck gun intact but periscope has been broken off. Her keel was laid down in the Portsmouth Navy Yard on 1 October 1936. She was launched on 6 October 1937 sponsored by Mrs. McLean,… (read more)

RARE 1941 USS Flying Fish SS/AGSS-229 Commission Model Portsmouth Navel Shipyard

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Antique, Collectibles & Bric-A-Brac. The keel of Flying Fish (SS-229) was laid down on 6 December 1940 by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. She was launched 9 July 1941 and sponsored by Mrs. Kimmel, Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet. The boat was commissioned 10 December 1941, Lieutenant Commander Glynn “Donc” Donaho (Class of 1927) in… (read more)

RARE 1940 USS Trout (Lost Boat) Commissioning Model fr Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

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Antique, Collectibles & Bric-A-Brac. This is a circa 1940 submarine commissioning model for the USS Trout (SS-202) in perfect condition with deck gun intact and periscope also intact. Launched May 21, 1940, the Trout was lost on her 11th and final war patrol, having sunk 23 enemy ships during her first ten patrols. In February… (read more)

Great 1903 Armored Cruiser PENNSYLVANIA Cramp Shipyard Philadelphia Launch Medal

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As found, minor signs of age and wear, a nice example. Ill let the pictures provide condition specifics. Contact me if you have any questions. Great classic look, will display well. Historical Offered at a fair price. The item “Great 1903 Armored Cruiser PENNSYLVANIA Cramp Shipyard Philadelphia Launch Medal” is in sale since Wednesday, February… (read more)

SSBN 656 Desk Display Submarine Model hand crafted by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

SSBN 656 Desk Display Submarine Model hand crafted by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

SSBN 656 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER Desk Display Submarine Model hand crafted by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and given to retirees or at special events. This model is from the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. It is made of resin with a hardwood base as pictured. In very good condition with no damage. Wood base measures 13-5/8… (read more)