Description: 1920s vintage USS NEW YORK supper TICKET FAREWELL BALLSCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS in DESCRIPTION Click HERE to view or search ANTIQUE.COTTAGE listings. This listing is for the 2.5"X3.5" ticket shown.From Co-pilot:"USS New York (BB-34) was a United States Navy battleship, the lead ship of her class. Named for the state of New York, she was designed as the first ship to carry the 14-inch (356 mm)/45-caliber gun. Let’s delve into her fascinating history:World War I Service:Commissioned in 1914, USS New York was part of the U.S. Navy force sent to reinforce the British Grand Fleet in the North Sea during World War I.She actively served during the U.S. occupation of Veracruz and was involved in at least two incidents with German U-boats.Interestingly, she is believed to be the only U.S. ship to have sunk a German U-boat during the war, resulting from an accidental collision in October 19181.Post-World War I and Overhauls:After the war, USS New York underwent a series of training exercises and cruises in both the Atlantic and the Pacific.Several overhauls were carried out to enhance her armament, aircraft handling, and armor1.World War II Contributions:At the beginning of World War II, she entered the Neutrality Patrol.USS New York served as a convoy escort for ships bound to Iceland and Great Britain during the early phase of the war1.Fate:Decommissioned in 1946, she was used as a target ship in July of that year.Surviving both aerial and submerged atomic bomb tests, she was towed back to Pearl Harbor and sunk following a massive assault by ships and planes in 1948."Excellent original early family and/or town genealogy, history, antique, collectible heirloom and/or ephemera. autographCONDITION: Previously attached to a scrapbook. See listing description and photos.- International buyers are responsible to pay VAT or other Taxes to their countries as required.- eBAY collects and remits sales tax on behalf of several states. If you are a dealer, you can write to eBay to file a form to become tax exempt. LOC: LOC2: POSTCARDS07-TMKT-F240510BTA50G Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 38.95 USD
Location: Avondale, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-03T17:47:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
