1964 "United States Ship Thresher (SSN-593)": In Memoriam Book for Lost Boat
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1964 "United States Ship Thresher (SSN-593)": In Memoriam Book for Lost Boat

Code: usnb60593ss


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ARTIFACT: This is a 1964 commemorative book entitled "United States Ship Thresher (SSN-593)". The Thresher, a nuclear submarine built at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 1960, sunk off Cape Cod on April 10, 1963 during deep-diving tests. The book lists all those who perished and has a photographic tribute to each: 129 dead, including 17 civilians. At the end of the book is the text of the eulogy at the memorial service and words of reflection by some of the bereaved.

VINTAGE: Circa April 1964.

SIZE: 146 pages with black and white photographs; approximately 10-1/2" in height and 8-1/8" in width and 5/8" in thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Cloth-covered cover, paper.

ATTACHMENT: Glued binding.

MARKINGS: Compiled by the Staff Deputy Commander Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet April 1964 on last page.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAEL93 LHEX3/13 SHEX05/19

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The book has some minor wear to the front cover, some water damage to both the inside and outside of the back cover and minor areas of staining to 3-4 endpapers only; no rips or writing inside.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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