Burnt Dollar Found after the USS Franklin (CV-13) Disaster

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Burnt Dollar Found after the USS Franklin (CV-13) Disaster

Scope and Content

A burnt and soiled U.S. one-dollar silver certificate note found on the deck of the USS Franklin after the bombing attack on March 19, 1945. Someone has written "USS Franklin March 1945" on the front in ink.

Context

Donated by Jack Surles. Surles was a Seaman 1/c aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13). Surles survived the March 19, 1945 attack and was retained after to bring the ship in for repair at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Collection

USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8

Acquisition

Accession

2002.00022

Source or Donor

USS FRANKLIN CV-13 Museum Association, Inc.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

02/25/2025