USS BASS SS-164 memorial submarine cover honoring this 326' V-1 Class early diesel sub that was commissioned 26 Sept 1926 by Portsmouth NSY in Maine.

Offered is a submarine first day cover postmarked from Seattle, WA dated March 21, 1986. Photo of submarine printed in blue on cachet #2654 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964.

This early diesel vessel was converted in to cargo submarine early in WW II and served until 1945.  (See web articles for the details of her design, construction and service history)

Cover franked with a 22 cent Large-Mouth Bass stamp # 2207 (FDOI).

The cover was prepared on a gummed, archive quality envelope. 

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These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte

and placed in a 5x7 picture frame.      Free US Shipping!