USS Wisconsin Battleship Norfolk Virginia vintage postcard US Navy v263

$ 3.85

Type: Printed (Lithograph) Subject: Nautical Unit of Sale: Single Unit Region: Virginia Country: USA Postage Condition: Unposted Theme: Militaria State: Virginia Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

USS Wisconsin Battleship Norfolk Virginia vintage postcard US Navy v263. Her keel was laid on 25 Jan. 1941 she was launched on 7 Dec. 1943 and commissioned on 16 Apr. 1944. She joined the Pacific Fleet in October 1944 and thereafter took part in every Fast Carrier Task Force operation until the end of hostilities coming to anchor in Tokyo Bay on 5 Sept. 1945. Disclaimer: This description is generated by Artificial Intelligence. The technology is new and makes some mistakes. The images are what you should use when making your buying decision. Contact us if you find a significant error in the A.I. generated description so we can fix it. ********************************************************* This is a vintage postcard. U.S.S. WISCONSIN (BB64) This 45000 ton Battleship was built at the Navy Yard Phila. Pa. Her keel was laid on 25 Jan. 1941 she was launched on 7 Dec. 1943 and commissioned on 16 Apr. 1944. She joined the Pacific Fleet in October 1944 and thereafter took part in every Fast Carrier Task Force operation until the end of hostilities coming to anchor in Tokyo Bay on 5 Sept. 1945. The front of the postcard shows a grayscale image of the USS Wisconsin battleship at sea. The ship is shown from the side with its guns and superstructure clearly visible. There are clouds in the sky and the sea is relatively calm. PHAUP PRINTING COMPANY 110 BANK STREET NORFOLK VA.