postmarked Feb 5, 1994 at Pomona, CA. This 455' merchant cargo vessel

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

This ship was launched on Oct 31, 1944 by Permanente Metal in Richmond, CA,

and named for the City of Berkeley, CA. 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 #3310 of underway Victory ship by Alvin Eckert, #9964 USCS. 

Cover franked with 3 cent Merchant Marine stamp from 1946 and 29 cent Lunar New Year

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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These items make a fine gift when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame.   Free US Shipping!