SS Council Bluffs Launched

Title

Subject

local news

Description

Mrs. Earl Warren, wife of California's governor, christens the 10,500-ton Victory ship Council Bluffs Victory, named for the Iowa City. Launched at Wilmington, Calif., it was the last vessel of its kind built by the California Shipbuilding corporation. Standing beside Mrs. Warren are the wife of her eldest son, Mrs. James Warren, who was matron of honor; Mayor W.A. Byers of Council Bluffs; and Gov. Warren. At right the ship slides down the ways.

Creator

Nonpareil photos

Source

Daily Nonpareil September 29, 1945

Publisher

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives

Date

1945-09-29

Format

Black and white photograph

Type

Photograph

Identifier

Council_Bluffs_Victory_Ship_09_29_1945_002.jpg

Coverage

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Rights

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