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Launch-ceremony "Sovac Pegasus"
Launch ceremony of the "Sovac Pegasus", Hull no. 570 at the
Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Co., Chester on 1949-07-14.
( All photos by A.V. Knott )
"Sovac Pegasus", Hull 570, before her launch.
Sponsor Mrs. John C. Case.
"Sovac Pegasus", Hull 570, 27,003 DWT .
Sponsor Mrs. John C. Case, christening the "Sovac Pegasus".
"Sovac Pegasus", on the slipway.
"Sovac Pegasus", going down the slipway.
"Sovac Pegasus", going down the slipway, into the elements.
Sponsor Mrs. John C. Case.
All the guests at the ceremony.
Lunch after the launch at the Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company.
( All photos by A.V. Knott )