1943 S.S. Frank Wiggins Liberty Ship Launch Sterling Silver Presentation box

Description

1943 S.S. Frank Wiggins Liberty Ship Silver Presentation box
Launched at Terminal Island
*****SPECIFICS*****
Measurements: 7 1/2" Wide  x 6 1/4" Deep x 1 1/2" Tall
Sterling Silver
Made by Shreve & Co. in San Francisco
Lined in Wood
Military info: Hull # 1873 - Ship Type: Standard   - Laid down 7/29/43 - Launched 8/21/1943
Sold privately in 1947 and scrapped in 1967
Sterling Silver Presentation box  given to Mrs. Myrtle Hansen, wife of the Chief Engineer of the Manufacturing Dept. of Standard Oil of California to commemorate the 8/21/1943 launch of the Liberty Ship " S.S. Frank Wiggins " from the California Shipbuilding Corp. at Terminal Island. Apparently she did the christening.
Named for Frank Wiggins who was born in 1849 died 1924. He was the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Secretary for many years.
The picture of
Myrtle Hansen
is at the launch / christening.
The group of men were at the launch- J.K. Doolan on the left and John A McCane is 2nd from left.
The single man pictured is Frank Wiggins
Hinges are sturdy and open easily
CONDITION:
In extremely good condition but  needs a little more polishing to be perfect .
Please see all pictures as they are part of the description
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