US Navy 1940s USS Wisconsin wartime Vice Admiral Densey at sea Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer...Type & Size: A 9.5x6.75" original photograph.Condition: Fair vintage condition. The front may have pen/pencil/crayon markings from its original use as a published photo. May have wrinkles, missing corners, or other damage from age. Please see photos for details. This photo features the USS Wisconsin, a formidable Iowa-class battleship, at sea. The image captures the ship in full profile, showcasing its significant firepower and imposing structure. As per the text on the back of the photo, this photograph is associated with Vice Admiral Louis Densey and was contributed to the collection by Fleet Admiral Nimitz, reinforcing its historical value.The USS Wisconsin (BB-64) has a notable service history, having been commissioned during World War II and playing a key role in the Pacific Theatre. The ship provided essential naval gunfire support for multiple island invasions and saw action in the Korean War as well. Vice Admiral Louis Densey’s mention on the photograph adds prominence, given his significant contributions to the U.S. Navy.Visible text in the photo includes the hull number "64" clearly marked on the side of the ship. This number verifies the identity of the vessel as the USS Wisconsin. There are no major signs, brand names, or additional identifying text within the image itself. Present in this photo: None- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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