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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.

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
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Photos on Same Day 26 Aug 1941
Photos at Same Place Vallejo, California, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
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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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