USS Laffey (DD-724) at Berth in Seattle

Name/Title

USS Laffey (DD-724) at Berth in Seattle

Description

Black and white photograph of the USS Laffey (DD-724) tying up to the pier prior to its battle damage repairs in Seattle. Written at the top of the photograph in blue ink: "Seattle."

Context

From the Collection of Frank Manson. Lt. Frank Manson was a Communications Officer aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) from 1944-1945, as well as the press liaison for Commander Becton during the ship's Shipyard Worker Retention Tour.

Collection

USS LAFFEY DD724, Frank Manson Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2007.00024

Source or Donor

USS Laffey Association, Thomas Bernard "Tom" Fern, Robert R. "Bob" Langevin, Bob Rogers

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Date made

Apr 1945

Update Date

April 4, 2025