postmarked August 18, 2008 at Bloomington, Illinois. This 455' merchant cargo vessel

was one of a large group of Victory Ships named for American Cities.

This ship was launched on July 21, 1945 by California Shipbuilding in Los Angeles, CA.

and named for the City of Bloomington, Illinois. This proud new ship transported vital supplies to US and Allied

Forces during WW II. See her web pages for details of her design, construction and service history. 

Color printed photo cachet #3210 of underway Victory ship by Alvin Eckert, #9964 USCS. 

Cover franked with 3 cent Merchant Marine stamp from 1946 and a 42 cent

flag stamp (FDOI). Photo by the late George Barber of Marine Photos and Publications of Spring Valley, CA.

Seller has covers for all the Allied Nations, US Colleges, and US Cities or Towns with like named Victory Ships.

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