Name/Title
USS LSM-143 Christening BottleDescription
Woven silver christening bottle sealed with the remnants of a glass champagne bottle tucked inside. The bottle reads "LSM 143, Launched, Charleston Navy Yard, May 18 1944, Sponsor Mrs. JA McDonough."Use
The christening bottle was used in the ceremonial ship launching of the LSM-1-class Landing Ship Medium, USS LSM-143.Context
A Landing Ship, Medium (LSM), the USS LSM-143, was launched by Mary Edna McDonough at the Charleston Navy Yard on May 18, 1944. LSM 143 would deliver supplies to ships and bases in the Pacific during World War II, as well as participate in the landings at the Battle of Iwo Jima.Collection
James A. McDonough CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2023.29Source or Donor
Catherine Cecilia McDonough ClareyAcquisition Method
DonationInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
EngravingLocation
Front plate of christening bottleTranscription
LSM 143
LAUNCHED
CHARLESTON NAVY YARD
MAY 18, 1944
SPONSER
MRS. J.A. McDONOUGHLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedNotes
No maker's mark present.Update Date
October 2, 2025
