Unidentified woman at launching ceremony, Pendleton Shipyard, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1943
Gift in Memory of Pendleton & Hannah Lehde
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Unidentified woman breaking champagne bottle on bow of ship during launching ceremony at Pendleton Shipyards; she is holding flowers. Personal Caption: "Pendleton Shipyards, N.O.La. [New Orleans, Louisiana] Launching of a Liberty Ship. WWII. Circa 1943." New Orleans, Louisiana. Circa 1943
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1943
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This collection contains items from the civilian service of Pendleton E. Lehde, who was the President of Pendleton Shipyard in New Orleans, Louisiana. The yard opened in 1941 and was located at the Florida Avenue Wharf. The shipyard handled the inspection of many smaller vessels that were built further upriver as well as the construction of Liberty ships. The collection consists of photographs depicting the construction and launching of ships at the shipyard from 1942-1944.
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New Orleans
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29.950
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-90.067
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Boat & ship industry--Louisiana
Launchings--Louisiana
Women--Clothing & dress--Louisiana
Hats--Louisiana
Flowers--Louisiana