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EW-422
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- 1943-05-04 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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The Earl of Athlone, Governor-General of Canada and husband of HRH Princess Alice, the Princess, and other dignitaries look at a scale model of the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard on May 4, 1943. Standing next to the Earl is believed to be Capt. J.L. McGuigan, USN, supervisor of shipbuilding and the official escort of the royal tour. The Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard was instrumental in building several escort aircraft carriers for use during the war. (T. Times, 5-4-43, p. 3, T. Times 5-5-43, p. 1) ALBUM 3.
Visits of state--Tacoma; Nobility--England; Alexander, Earl of Athlone; HRH Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone; Building models; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);