Captain Lockert collected photographs and papers during the years he served the Alaska Marine Highway System, continuing his interest in Alaska maritime affairs until his death in 1990. The papers are mostly 12 scrapbooks from 1964-1978 and one box...
Photograph with the caption: Launching U. S. S. CB-1, Christening, Mrs. Ernest Gruening Sponsor, New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, N.J., August 15th 1943.
31 second, color/silent, film clip of the christening of the oil tanker ARCO Anchorage. The shipyard, with derricks, can be seen in the background. The traditional bottle of champagne is broken against the ship.
32 second, color/silent, film clip of the christening of the oil tanker ARCO Juneau. The shipyard and various buildings can be seen in the background. A crowd boards the ship on a gangway lined with bunting; a woman breaks the traditional bottle...
Title from verso. "Genevieve Parker Metcalfe after christening the "Alaskan" of Detroit Arctic Expedition. From John C. Boswell 5603 Silverton Rd, N. E. Salem Oregon 97303. Kay J. Kennedy P.O. Box 80805 Fairbanks, Alaska 99708." The writing on...
Title from caption with negative Newly constructed boat on beach; men in uniform [Park Service?] take part in ceremonial christening; one man is about to break a bottle on the bow See also MS236-265-28