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Launch ceremony S.S. Wauhatchie
S.S. Wauhatchie, Hull 452.
Pre-Launch picture.
Contracted as the S.S. Paoli and launched as the 'Wauhatchie", 16, 253 DWT, Single screw turbo-electric, 7,500 HP.
Later renamed the Esso Glasgow. Contract price $2.7MM. Corporate creator Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Launching S.S. Wauhatchie, Hull 452, on 1944-11-14.
Owner U.S. Maritime Commission.
Launching S.S. Wauhatchie.
S.S. Wauhatchie, Hull 452. Post launch with tugs taking her to outfitting pier.
Sponsor next to Sun Ship VP R.L. Burke.
No names of the persons on the photos where given.
After launching the luncheons.
No names of the persons on the photos where given.
( All photos by A.V. Knott )