Description: 1931 Vintage Press Photo.A double launching of twin ships took place at Newport News, Virginia as Mrs. Herbert Hoover sponsored the Segovia and Talamanca, launched for services of the United Fruit Company.Photo shows the SS Talamanca as it slid down the ways after christening by Mrs. Hoover. Talamanca was laid down as hull number 344 by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company of Newport News, Virginia on 2 February 1931 as the first of six sister ships driven by turbo-electric transmission. The company's ships were named for cities, provinces or mountain ranges in Central and South America. Photo is Dated: August 15, 1931. THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PHOTO, NOT A COPY OR SCANS. Photo Measures Approximately: 8 x 10 Inches. THERE ARE FEW MINOR CREASE MARKINGS. Part Number: AAA55376 ALL items are more than likely going to have condition wear (small creases, corner wear, etc...) due to age and touching. These photos were meant to be handled and were by the newspapers and other media outlets before we purchased them. MORE INFORMATION: -There might be small smudges that should be able to be removed. -Sometimes the markings on the back of the photos can be seen through the front, it just depends on the thickness of the photo and how dark the ink is. -Everything shown on the Front/Back of the photo is included. Our company purchases Authentic Photograph Archives. All of our Photos are Vintage from Newspapers Photo Archives and Media Outlets across the World. NOTHING we sell on EBAY is a copy that we have produced. As of right now, we have acquired over 25 Photo Archives and our always looking for more.
Price: 10.25 USD
Location: Arlington, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-29T14:54:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Antique: Yes
Type: Photograph
