postmarked July 14, 2007 at Sparta, Michigan. This 455' merchant cargo vessel

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

This ship was launched on July 11, 1945 by Permanente Metals Corp. in Richmond, CA

and named for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. This proud new ship transported vital

supplies to US and Allied Forces during WW II.

See her web page listings for the details of her design, construction and service history.

Color printed photo cachet #5210 of an underway Victory ship by Alvin Eckert,

#9964 USCS. Cover franked with a 39 cent quilt stamp and a 3 cent Merchant Marine stamp # 939 from 1946.

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. Check out my other items! 

These items make a fine gift when mounted on a colored matte

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