Tamico Visits the USS Yorktown (CVS-10)

Name/Title

Tamico Visits the USS Yorktown (CVS-10)

Description

A photo of a little Japanese girl named Tamico on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) mess deck. On the back is written 'I took this of Tamico when she came aboard in Sasebo."

Context

The USS Yorktown (CVS-10) docked in Sasebo, Japan during the 1964-1965 Westpac Cruise. Aircraft carriers are a curiosity wherever they go, so it was common practice to allow visitors aboard to explore the ship.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.20

Source or Donor

Found in Collection

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Update Date

April 30, 2025