postmarked June 15, 2016 at Spartanburg, SC. This 455' merchant cargo vessel

was one of a large group of Victory Ships named for American Cities. This ship was launched on

Aug 6, 1945 by Beth-Fairfield Shipyard at Baltimore, MD

and named for the City of Spartanburg, South Carolina. .

Color printed photo cachet #7110 of underway Victory ship by Alvin Eckert,

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

American Flag stamp. Photo by 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!