on July 11, 2011. Color printed cachet #2432 by Alvin Eckert #9964, USCS.

Postal Card also franked with two 10 cent crossed flags stamps.

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

SS Francis Vigo: This 441 foot long WW II Liberty Ship was named in his honor. The vessel was delivered on Sept 27, 1943  in Baltimore, MD. The proud new ship transported vital supplies to US and Allied Forces during WW II. See the ship's web site entries for the details for her design, construction and service history.

Francis Vigo was a famous Indiana Revolutionary War Patriot who helped finance the colonists and provided information to their leader Gen. George Rogers Clark See his web pages for the battle narratives and personal details on this helpful Italian-American man.

Seller has covers and postal cards for over 60 different Liberty Ships named for famous Americans. Check out my other items!

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