postmarked Jan 27, 2019 at Kansas City, MO. This 455' merchant cargo vessel
was one of a large group of Victory Ships named for American Cities.
This ship was launched on Feb 19, 1945 by Beth-Fairfield Shipyard Inc. in Baltimore, MD.
and named for the City of Milford, CT. 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 # 9010 of an underway Victory ship by Alvin Eckert,
#9964 USCS. Cover franked with a 55 cent flag 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!