Description: USS Pueblo AGER-2 Memorial naval first day cover with postmark from Findlay, Ohio dated Jan 9, 2022. Color photo of actual ship printed on cachet #2613 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Originally, a 177' Army Cargo Ship, she was acquired by the Navy in 1966. She was renamed USS Pueblo and converted into an secret intelligence gathering vessel. Commissioned on 13 May 1967 she served in the Western Pacific. See her web pages for the details of her design, construction and service history. She was attacked and boarded near Wonsan Harbor on 23 January 1968 and her crew held hostage for eleven months. The ship is still being exhibited in Pyongyang, NK as a propaganda monument to "evil Americans". Cover franked with 57 cent flag stamp #5657 (FDOI) and a 3 cent USN stamp # 935 from 1946. Seller has covers for all the USN Intel ships and many of the other ships that served during the Cold War. Check out my other items! These collectable items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a color matte and placed in a 5x7 frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 4.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2025-01-22T19:17:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
Color: Blue
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
Denomination: Forever Stamp
Year of Issue: 2022
Type: Naval Cover
Quality: New
Branch: U S Navy
State: Colorado
Event: Naval
Topic: Ships, Boats
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
Cachet Maker: Alvin Eckert
