| Caption | The hull of what would become the escort carrier USS Bogue sliding down Way #1 at the Todd Shipyard, Tacoma, Washington, United States, 15 Jan 1942. ww2dbase | ||||
| Photographer | Unknown | ||||
| Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via NavSource | ||||
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| Photos on Same Day | 15 Jan 1942 | ||||
| Photos at Same Place | Tacoma, Washington, United States | ||||
| Added By | David Stubblebine | ||||
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| WW2-Era Place Name | Tacoma, Washington, United States |
| Lat/Long | 47.2820, -122.4117 |
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14 Dec 2021 02:13:17 PM
This hull was laid down for the Maritime Commission as a Type C3-S-A1 merchant vessel, hull #170, and was to be named SS Steel Advocate. This hull, along with the seven others under construction at the time, were acquired by the US Navy 1 May 1942 for conversion into escort carriers. Even though the actual acquisition by the Navy did not take place until 6 weeks after the launching seen here, this procurement was obviously well known at the time since other photos from this date show this hull with a ship’s name painted over and with “BOGUE” painted over that (barely seen here).