USS Lionfish SS-298 United States Navy Ship first day

cover honoring this World War II diesel-electric submarine. Cover postmarked at Liberty, MO on June 15, 2020.

Cover with a color photo cachet #2917 by Alvin Eckert, USCS #9964. 

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

This 307 foot Balao Class submarine was built at Philadelphia and commissioned Nov 1, 1944.

She continues to be open to the public at Battleship Cove. 

See the ship's web pages for the details of her design, construction,

battles fought, post-war service and current activities. 

Cover franked with a 55 cent flag stamped envelope # U-700 (FDOI) plus a 37 cent Lionfish stamp # 3831f.

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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!