postmarked Feb 20, 2013 at Roswell, NM. This 455' merchant cargo vessel

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

This ship was launched on July 17, 1945 by Calif. Shipbuilding, in Los Angeles, CA

and named for the City of Roswell, New Mexico. 

This 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 #5410 of underway Victory ship by Alvin Eckert, #9964 USCS. 

Cover franked with a forever New Mexico Statehood stamp.

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!