The Escambia-class fleet oiler Tamalpais being christened during Flagship Day at Marinship, Sausalito, California, United States, 29 Oct 1944.

Caption     The Escambia-class fleet oiler Tamalpais being christened during Flagship Day at Marinship, Sausalito, California, United States, 29 Oct 1944. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseMarinship Corporation
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Photo Size 899 x 729 pixels
Photos on Same Day 29 Oct 1944
Photos at Same Place Sausalito, California, United States
Added By David Stubblebine



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
31 May 2022 01:42:29 PM

Sponsor for Tamalpais was Mrs. H.B. Anderson, a yard employee chosen from the corps of workers to christen what had become the yard flagship.

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