Description: This is an original photo from a sailor who served aboard USS General H. B. Freeman (AP-123), a Squier-class transport ship during WWII. It was acquired in a collection from an Estate in New York.Type & Size: A 5x4" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition; light age wear, corners may have slight damage. Please see photos. Seven sailors aboard a ship, dressed in varying degrees of uniform, surround a crewmember in a mermaid costume, holding a bottle. The sailors appear to be cheerful, suggesting a moment of relaxation and camaraderie, possibly during an onboard event or celebration in 1945.During World War II, Squier-class transport ships like USS General H. B. Freeman were essential for transporting troops and supplies. These ships often created a sense of community among the sailors with events and entertainment to boost morale. This photograph captures a light-hearted moment likely designed to offer a reprieve from the rigors of wartime service.Visible in the photo are the mermaid costume, a bottle labeled "Calvert," and a United States Coast Guard emblem attached to the mermaid's tail. No other identifiable names or titles are present in the image.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-14T13:02:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: sailors, WWII, 1945, celebration, navy
Theme: conflicts & wars,militaria,maritime,nautical
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1945
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5x4 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
