Portland OR WWII Era Launch of 'Swan Island' Ship Kaiser Shipyard Postcard 1991
$ 13.63
Description
Portland OR WWII Era Launch of 'Swan Island' Ship Kaiser Shipyard Postcard 1991. This vintage postcard captures the historic launch of the ship "Swan Island" at the Kaiser shipyard, a significant industrial site during World War II. The black and white image shows a large crowd gathered to witness the ship's launch, decorated with flags and an American flag draped prominently on the ship's bow. This postcard commemorates the massive shipbuilding efforts led by Henry Kaiser beginning in 1941, where three shipyards in St. Johns, Swan Island, and Vancouver built hundreds of vessels including Liberty ships, tankers, and small aircraft carriers. Printed in 1991 by Peter J. Marsh, the postcard offers a glimpse of the wartime shipbuilding boom that employed over 100,000 workers-nearly half of whom were women. The postcard is a continental size (6 x 4 inches) and printed on paper, depicting a moment of American industrial and wartime heritage. The image's historical significance and the detailed contextual text on the reverse make it a valuable collectible for WWII enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike. SHIPPING COST: ALL ORDERS ARE EXPIDITED, ORDERS ARE TYPICALLY SHIPPED WITHIN TWO HOURS OF MY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT UNLESS I AM OUT OF TOWN SOURCING NEW ITEMS OR MY STORE IS IN VACATION MODE BOTH OF THESE MITIGATING FACTORS ARE RARE. SEE MULTIPLE SCANS OF ITEM. Please use eBay magnifier for a more detailed view of the item. CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling. Combined shipping always available on multiple items. PLEASE USE THE E-BAY SHOPPING CART AS IT MAKES COMBINED SHIPPING EASIER TO SEE. Thank you! I have a great passion for collecting postcards, photographs and ephemera. My store offers many rare and hard to find items as well as always being able to guarantee their authenticity as vintage and genuine. Each week I will be posting rare, unusual, high-quality and unique items for the advanced, intermediate and beginning collector. Our items are ALWAYS vintage. Please bookmark our store and I look forward to helping you build your collections!
