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Printed black and white photograph of the Regulus II missile on the submarine USS Growler
USS Growler Commissioning Ceremony
Printed black and white photograph of the Regulus II missile on the submarine USS Growler
Printed black and white photograph of the Regulus II missile on the submarine USS Growler

USS Growler Commissioning Ceremony

Object NamePhotograph
Association
DateAugust 30, 1958
PeriodCold War
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. P00.2013.01.518
Object numberP00.2013.01.518
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Official vertical image of the Regulus II missile on USS Growler during the commissioning ceremony. The sail, signal flags, and crew members on deck are visible in the background. There is bunting on the sail and signal flags on the rail. Sailors are wearing U.S. Navy enlisted white uniforms and enlisted white hats, also known as a Dixie cup. There is a white border around the image.

The back has "585895” written in pencil.
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