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The party of dignitaries gathered Mare Island Naval Shipyard for the christening and launching of Gato-class submarine Silversides, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Aug 1941.

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Caption     The party of dignitaries gathered Mare Island Naval Shipyard for the christening and launching of Gato-class submarine Silversides, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Aug 1941. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Vallejo, California, United States
Date 26 Aug 1941
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via NavSource
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Photos on Same Day 26 Aug 1941
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,000 x 822 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
16 Nov 2023 10:33:30 PM

The boat’s sponsor (fourth from right) was Mrs. Elizabeth Hogan, wife of Dr. James J. Hogan, a prominent Vallejo physician and civic leader (third from left). The matron of honor (center) was Mrs. Lucie Friedell, wife of Mare Island Commandant Rear Admiral Wilhelm Friedell (second from right), himself a former submariner.

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