US Navy 1953 USS Perry DD-844 off the coast of Cuba 7x9 Rare Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion FischerType & Size: A 7x9" original photograph.Condition: Fair vintage condition. The front may have pen/pencil/crayon markings from its original use as a published photo. May have wrinkles, missing corners, or other damage from age. Please see photos for details. This photograph showcases the USS Perry DD-844, a Gearing-class destroyer, sailing off the coast of Cuba on April 14, 1953. The ship is captured from the side, moving through calm waters, with its hull number 844 clearly visible towards the bow.The USS Perry DD-844 was active during the Cold War period, and its presence off the coast of Cuba in 1953 underscores its strategic patrols and operations in Caribbean waters during that era. The ship was named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a notable figure from the War of 1812, symbolizing the long-standing naval heritage.- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

Price: 28 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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