Box Misc. MS Box 4
Contains 95 Results:
The Christening of a Ship, circa 1941-1946
Photograph of Mrs. Broughton christening the Vance with a bottle of champagne to signify its take off. Caption on the back of the photograph states: "Mrs. J. M. Broughton smashing bottle of champagne against Zebulon B. Vance Saturday at noon."
Clinic, 1941 December 01
Photograph of a medical facility in the shipyard. Caption on the back of photograph states: "Approved December 1, 1941 by the U.S. Maritime Commission.
Hull of a Ship, circa 1941-1946
Photograph of the groudwork of a ship, depicting the process of laying down plates for a ship's hull.
Beginning of slide into river, circa 1941-1946
The sliding of the Zebulon B. Vance into the Cape Fear River.
Zebulon B. Vance Strikes the River, circa 1941-1946
Photograph of the moment that the Vance hits the Cape Fear River, signifiying the first completed ship of the NCSC is ready to set sail. Caption on the back of the photograph states: "The moment the Zeb Vance struck the waters of Cape Fear River."
Whirler Cranes, circa 1941-1946
Photograph of at least 5 whirler cranes in the shipyard. Caption on the back of the photograph states: "One of many whirler cranes apointed for lifting and moving heavy pieces of equipment."
Plate Shop, circa 1941-1946
Photograph of a plate shop, which seems to be located within the structure. A few employees can be seen working within this shop. Caption on the back of the photograph states: "Bending + punching. Shearing All Cold."
Zebulon B. Vance, circa 1941-1946
Photograph of the first NCSC ship, Zebulon B. Vance, sailing. There is a smaller ship that is docked alongside the Vance. Caption on the back of the photograph states: "After the Zeb Vance had righted itself in the water - the rigs lashed on to it and tied it up to a waiting dock where outfitting was begun."
"Cradle" where haul will rise, circa 1941-1946
A ramp designated as "1B" allowing a finished ship to slide into the water. Caption on the back of the photograph states: "Cradle" where haul will rise."
Ships Docked at Shipyard, circa 1941-1946
A line of finished ships at the shipyard.