Frank Manson at the Helm

Photograph

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Frank Manson at the Helm

Description

A black and white photograph of Frank Manson posing at the helm of the USS Laffey (DD-724) while the ship was on display in Seattle prior to going into Todd Shipyard for repair. Written at the top of the photograph in blue ink: "Guess Who"

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