U.S. Coast Guard, Vietnam, The Mendota, Willard J. Smith
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter docks in Wilmington after returning from a 10-month tour of duty off of the coast of Vietnam. The Mendota was based out of Wilmington since 1947. Coast Guard families, locals, and dignitaries including Coast Guard...
Launching party for the S.S. Memnon on Feb. 26, 1944. It was the 112th ship completed by the NC Shipbuilding Company. Pictured left to right are Bruce B. Cameron, mayor of Wilmington, Major Katherine Towle, USMCRCR; Mrs. Henry Larsen, sponsor;...
Launching part of the S.S. Torrance on June 6, 1944. Pictured left to right are W.H. Blakeman, assistant director of the U.S. Maritime Commission; Mrs. Land; Mrs. DeKay; Admiral Jules James, United States Navy commandant of the VI Naval District;...