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Plaque with engraved inscription, "John J. Ekelund Plank Owner USS Growler (SSG-577)," screwed …
USS Growler Plank Owner Plaque
Plaque with engraved inscription, "John J. Ekelund Plank Owner USS Growler (SSG-577)," screwed …
Plaque with engraved inscription, "John J. Ekelund Plank Owner USS Growler (SSG-577)," screwed to wooden base

USS Growler Plank Owner Plaque

Object NamePlaque
Historic Owner
Date1958–1961
PeriodCold War
Mediumwood, metal
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of RADM John J. Ekelund, USN (ret). 2017.13.02
Object number2017.13.02
DescriptionPlaque; Rectangular metal plaque with wooden base that reads "John J. Ekelund // Plank owner // USS Growler (SSG 577)".
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