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Launching of the SS Ruth Lykes
No full textLaunching of the SS Ruth Lykes on Feb. 24, 1945. It was the 203rd ship completed by the NC Shipbuilding Company. Pictured left to right are S. Turman, executive vice president of Lykes Bros.; Roger Williams, president of NC Shipbuilding Co.; Mrs. Turman; P.F. Halsey, vice president and general manager of NC Shipbuilding Co.; Mrs. Albert Chandler, sponsor; and Mis. Mildred Cabell, daughter of sponsor
Tugboat guides the SS Ruth Lykes
No full textA tugboat guides the SS Ruth Lykes following its launching on Feb. 24, 1945. It was the 203rd ship completed by the NC Shipbuilding Company
Portside view of the SS American Forwarder
No full textPortside view of the SS American Forwarder following its launching on Nov. 10, 1945
C2SAT1 Cargo Vessels
No full textSix C2SAT1 cargo vessels at the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company outfitting piers. All of the vessels were purchased by the Lykes Bros. SS Company
U.S.O. Club Building, at Harbor Island, Wrightsville Beach, N.C.
No full textThis divided back linen postcard features an illustration depicting the U.S.O. Club Building on Harbor Island
USS Great Sitkin Guided by Tugboats
No full textPortside view of the USS Great Sitkin being guided by tugboats after its launching on Jan. 20, 1945
SS Dick Lykes in the Cape Fear River
No full textThe SS Dick Lykes in the Cape Fear River on Aug. 18, 1945
Christening the SS Louise Lykes
No full textMrs. C.B. Myers, sponsor, christens the SS Louise Lykes on April 6, 1945
Launching of the SS Dick Lykes
No full textThe launching of the SS Dick Lykes took place on Aug. 18, 1945. It was the 226th ship completed by the NC Shipbuilding Company
Launching of the USS Paricutin
No full textLaunching of the USS Paricutin on Jan. 30, 1945. It was the 199th ship completed by the NC Shipbuilding Company