The seventh ship constructed by CalShip, Liberty-ship Robert Morris, is christened by Mrs. Margaret McCone, wife of CalShip president John A McCone (left), 28 Jan 1942, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Caption     The seventh ship constructed by CalShip, Liberty-ship Robert Morris, is christened by Mrs. Margaret McCone, wife of CalShip president John A McCone (left), 28 Jan 1942, Los Angeles, California, United States. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseCalShip via Los Angeles Maritime Museum
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Photo Size 683 x 476 pixels
Photos on Same Day 28 Jan 1942
Photos at Same Place Los Angeles, California, United States
Added By David Stubblebine



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
27 Jul 2022 10:44:16 AM

The ship’s matron of honor, Mrs. D.J. Cahill, stands next to John McCone with CalShip vice-president Stephen D. Bechtel behind her.

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