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Ship launching of S.S. George Vancouver, first at Vancouver shipyard, with Mrs. J.L. Stromme, sponsor

Photograph showing Mrs. J.L. Stromme breaking a bottle on the S.S. George Vancouver, upon the event of it’s launch from the Vancouver Shipyard. Spray and glass is coming from the broken bottle, with Mrs. Stromme in mid-swing. Onlookers are standing behind her (negative 3 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. George Vancouver being launched from Vancouver Shipyard

Photograph showing the S.S. George Vancouver, the first ship built at Vancouver Shipyard, before being launched. A raised platform has been set up at the front of the ship, and people can be seen standing along the top. Two United States flags also hang from the ship (negative 5 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. George Vancouver traveling under the Interstate Bridge after launch from Vancouver Shipyard

Photograph showing the S.S. George Vancouver traveling on the Columbia River, under than open Interstate Bridge, after being launched from the Vancouver Shipyard. A river boat can be seen next to the larger ship, and people watch from the short along the bottom of the frame (negative 9 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Launching of the S.S. Ernie Pyle, sponsored by Babette Johnson

Babette Johnson breaks a bottle on the hull of the S.S. Ernie Pyle, on the occasion of its launch from Kaiser Company shipyard, Vancouver. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 26, 1945 (negative 11 of 16).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Launching of the S.S. Ernie Pyle, sponsored by Babette Johnson

The S.S. Ernie Pyle sliding down a ways into the Columbia River, at the Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. Shipyard workers stand among wooden scaffolding while watching the ship. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 26, 1945 (negative 2 of 16).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Luncheon celebrating the launching of the S.S. Ernie Pyle, sponsored by Babette Johnson

People attend a luncheon (at Columbia house?) to celebrate the launch of the S.S. Ernie Pyle, from Kaiser Company shipyard, Vancouver. The ship sponsor, Babette Johnson, niece of Ernie Pyle, attended. Behind the upper table is a background showing soldiers holding up an American flag. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 26, 1945 (negative 7 of 16).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998