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 | |||||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||||
Source | ww2dbaseCalShip via Los Angeles Maritime Museum | |||||||
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Photos on Same Day | 28 Jan 1942 | |||||||
Photos at Same Place | Los Angeles, California, United States | |||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||||
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The ship’s matron of honor, Mrs. D.J. Cahill, stands next to John McCone with CalShip vice-president Stephen D. Bechtel behind her.