Rare WWII USS Lancetfish (SS-296) Submarine Commissioning Program from Boston Navy Yard

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  • Rare WWII USS Lancetfish (SS-296) Submarine Commissioning Program from Boston Navy Yard
  • Rare WWII USS Lancetfish (SS-296) Submarine Commissioning Program from Boston Navy Yard
  • Rare WWII USS Lancetfish (SS-296) Submarine Commissioning Program from Boston Navy Yard
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a rare 1945 submarine commissioning program from Boston Navy Yard, for the submarine USS Lancetfish (SS-296). Launched August 15, 1943 and commissioned February 12, 1945, Lancetfish was to see no action or even a patrol. While tied up at Boston's Pier 8 just over a month after the commissioning, she was flooded to sinking, and shortly thereafter raised and decommissioned.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1945.

SIZE:

Approximately 8" in height and 5-1/4" in width (when folded).

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Paper.

ATTACHMENT:

None (folded in fourths).

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a WWII USN submarine commissioning program collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MCX13 LFJX6/14

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The program has some very light wear only.

GUARANTEE:

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

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