Cover pictorially postmarked at Wilmington, DE on April 5, 1997. Cover with a blue printed photo cachet #3264 by Alvin Eckert, USCS #9964. Cover prepared on an Archive Quality Envelope with gum on flap. 

Cover with DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift!

See the ship's web pages for the details of her design, construction and service history, including participation in the Great White Fleet's around-the-world cruise 1907-1909. The vessel was built in Wilmington, Delaware in 1903.

Cover franked with a 32 cent Flag stamp (porch).

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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!