USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42)


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5533
Date
October 27 1945
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
At the New York Navy yard, N.Y., during her commissioning ceremonies, on Navy Day, 27 October 1945. Crew and visitors crowd her flight deck, as the crews of other ships present man their ship's rails in her honor. Carrier on the opposite side of pier is USS FRANKLIN -CV-13, under repair for battle damage received earlier in the year.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
80-G-K-14557
Subjects
Hammerhead Crane, USS Franklin (CV-13), USS Franklin D Roosevelt (CV-42), Waterfront
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