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2015.17 Geoffrey Bender Collection

2015.17 Geoffrey Bender Collection
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Caption: Collection photo #2015.17.15: Sailors in costume during Crossing the Line ceremony, USS Pocomake (AV-9) circa World War II.
Description: 54 black and white photos, USS Pocomake (AV-9) circa World War II. Main subject is Crossing the Line ceremony and other casual scenes on board. Also seen are views of the ship, including scenes with snow on deck. One image of the ship's christening.
Accession #: 2015
Catalog #: 2015.17
Donor: Geoffrey Bender
Copyright Owner: Naval History & Heritage Command
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  • Boats-Ships--Support Ships
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  • World War II 1939-1945
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