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Title
D67933-25
Date(s)
- 1952-08-16 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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The launching of the A.M.S. (motor minesweeper) 116, hull 29 by the Pacific Boat Building Co. The rear of the hull draped in red, white and blue bunting can be seen as it slides down the ways. Spectators view from platforms inside the dry dock where the ship was constructed. This vessel was the first of five 144 foot vessels to be built by Pacific Boat. (T. Reporter 7/23/1952, pg. 1)
Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960;