Description: Title:USS George WashingtonDescription:The world's first Polaris-firing Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine, the USS George Washington, Cruises at sea after leaving her builder's dock at General Dynamic Corporation's Electric Boat Division in Groton, Conn. Armed with 16 thermo-nuclear Polaris ,missiles capable of wreaking more destruction than all the bombs dropped in World War II, the 380-foot, 5,900 – ton ship went on her first Polaris patrol in November, 1960. Expected to remain on station for months at a time, the Washington carries two alternating crews of 10 officers and 90 men each.Type/Era:Postcard, ChromePublisher:The New London News Co.Size (approx.):3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)Categories:Transportation/Boats, ShipsCardcow id: 150124, /images/set202/card00284View our other listings!FREE SHIPPING (US addresses) for this cardWe ship all cards in clear archival-quality, pvc-free, acid-free sleeves.Frequently Asked Questions How quickly do orders ship? Most first class orders currently ship within a week. For time-sensitive orders you can select Priority shipping which will usually mail within 1-2 business days via USPS Priority Mail. Please send a direct message after checkout if there is some time-urgency for your order. Do you buy collections? Yes, we're always looking to buy quality collections, accumulations, and albums of postcards, trading cards, and other ephemera. When is payment due? Payment is due within 7 days. Can you leave me feedback? We automatically post feedback when buyers leave positive feedback. What are the dimensions of this postcard? The size is listed above in the listing attributes. We typically round sizes to the closest 1/4" so actual size may vary slightly, but size shown is usually quite accurate.International Buyers Please Note: Country-specific Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Text from card (OCR/Computer Generated, may not be accurate so check the images above): Distributed by The New London News Co., New London, Conn USS GEORGE WASHINGTON The world's first Polaris-firing Fleet Ballistic Missile, submarine, the USS George Washington, cruises at sea after leaving her builder's dock at General Dynamics Corporation's Electric Boat Division in Groton, Conn. Armed with 16 thermo-nuclear Polaris missiles capable of wreaking more destruc- tion than all the bombs dropped in World War II, the 380-foot, 5,900-ton ship went on her first Polaris patrol in November, 1960. Expected to remain on station for months at a time, Washington carries two alternating crews of 10 officers and 90 men each. P44326 lastichrome by colourpicture puBLISHERS, INC., Boston Mass U.S.A Photo Courtesy of General Dynamics Corp. HERE
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Location: Harvard, Massachusetts
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Postage Condition: Unposted
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Subject: Boats & Ships
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Theme: Transportation, Boats, Ships, Nautical
Brand/Publisher: The New London News Co.
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Time Period Manufactured: 1939-Now
Vintage: Yes
