U.S. ship, probably an oceangoing tug, at Pendleton Shipyards, New Orleans, Louisiana, 21 November 1942

Gift in Memory of Pendleton & Hannah Lehde
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Aft end view of U.S. ship, probably an oceangoing tug, in water near dry dock after launching ceremony at Pendleton Shipyards; signal flags visible. Official Caption: "Date: 10-21-42. Pendleton Shipyards Co., Inc. Launching. Hull Nos. [number(s)] MC [Maritime Commission] 608. Penship 102." New Orleans, Louisiana. 21 November 1942
See also 2010.366.015

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11/21/1942
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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.
Geography: 
New Orleans
Latitude: 
29.950
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-90.067
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Ships--American--Louisiana
Tugboats--Louisiana
Launchings--Louisiana
Boat & ship industry--Louisiana
Signal flags--Louisiana