Name/Title
The Apollo 8 AstronautsDescription
Photograph of the three Apollo 8 astronauts standing on the flightdeck of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10). From left to right are: James A. Lovell Jr., William A. Anders, and Frank Borman. Photograph by PH1 J. M. Starkey, dated 27 December 1968.Context
In 1968 the USS Yorktown served as the recovery vessel for NASA's Apollo 8 Mission. The Apollo 8 crew would be the first to leave low earth orbit and the first crew to orbit the moon.
Dan Bernath was a Photographer's Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class aboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) for the 1968 Westpac cruise, Apollo 8 recovery, and 1969 South American and North Atlantic cruises.Collection
Dan Bernath CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2000.00100Source or Donor
Daniel Alan "Dan" BernathAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
June 23, 2026
