SUPPLEMENTS TO "FIGHTING LADY" (MN-5298) Part 3

Description

CU Mr blows whistle.CU Large group of Navy yard workers & Navy men as USS YORKTOWN is launched.CU Many large logs reading: "Out 1022; Out 955".MS CU Men driving out supporting shoring prior to launching (MS)?CU Welding operation.CU Grinding operation on framework.LS Keel & lover section of ribs; keelson is in place & many bottom pleates are laid & welded (SV)HS Crowds of Navy yard workmen leaving shipyard, Newport News, Virginia.HS Propeller shaft being brought alongside Ship on flat cars.CU Two boilers brought alongside Ship on flat cars.CU Bow of Ship as she is launched & slides down the ways into the water; flags are flying & the crowd is cheering.LS USS YORKTOWN as she hits the water for the first time.<*><*>The keel was laid December 1941, and ship was launched, 21 January, 1943.QUALITY: GOOD

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities