Launching pin

1999.9.9

1999.9.9

Name/Title

Launching pin

Entry/Object ID

1999.9.9

Description

Circular launching pin for the AMICK and ATHERTON. Both ships were launched on 28 May 1943 at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Corp., Port Newark, N.J. Paper backing white with black printing: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. // BUTTONS, // BADGES, // NOVELTIES // AND SIGNS // NEWARK, N.J."

Collection

USS Amick DE 168, USS Atherton DE 169