Heating rivets which hold the steel plates against the tremendous pressure of the water, is an important link in the chain of shipbuilding. The worker keeps steady pace with the demands of the riveters, and as tons of rivets are used in each ship,...
Written on back: "(L to R) Irenee du Pont (vessel named in honor of Mr. du Pont), Mrs. Ferdinand La Motte, Jr. (sponsor), Mrs. Ferdinand La Matte, III (honor attendant), Mrs. Preston Lea Spruance (honor attendant); Newport News Dry Dock and...
Written on back: "Newport News Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Corp; Gross Tonnage: 6,400 tons, Registry: International Freighting Corp, subsidiary of EIDPDN Co."
Written on back: "Launched May 29, 1941 at Newport News Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Corp.; Gross Tonnage: 6,400 tons; Registry: International Freighting Corp., subsidiary of EIDPDN Co."
Written on back: "Launched at Newport News Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Corp.; Gross Tonnage: 6,400 tons; Registry: International Freighting Corp., subsidiary of EIDPDN Co."
Copy of painting of the American Eagle, which is the ship that brought members of the du Pont family to America in 1800. Typed caption with image: "COPY - December 21, 1946. From records of the former Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation,...
Written on back: "(first nuclear powered merchant ship) A specialty item on the ship is a Monel clad swimming pool, completely fabricated before shipment. 1959 Lukens annual report"