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siamvelvet72
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siamvelvet72 asked in Politics & GovernmentMilitary · 6 years ago

How can I tell which Naval ship this is? Back in the 40s my Aunt christened a ship but I can't tell what kind of ship it is.?

Update:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1020512382...

Update 2:

I can see the numbers on it.

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  • Smartest Guy in the Room
    Lv 7
    6 years ago
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    Most likely a transport (aka Liberty ships)....they were turning those out like match sticks during WWII.

    Source(s): a U.S. Marine vet who spent 11 months in Iraq in 2004-2005 (3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, attached to 31st MEU, Regimental Combat Team I), mostly in anbar province. I am now a multi degreed engineer working for America's largest defense contractor.
  • The Questioner
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    We're gonna need a picture.

    Still can't see a picture even when I click the link.

  • vulcan_alex
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    Picture???

  • ?
    6 years ago

    Can you see any numbers on it?

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