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USS STICKELBACK SS-415 Lost Diesel Submarine 1949, Naval Photo Handstamp Mare Is

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USS Stickleback SS-415 memorial submarine cover honoring this brave 311 foot long Gato Class diesel sub commissioned on March 29, 1945. She was built at the Mare Island Navy Yard very late in WW II.

She was lost on 29 May 1958 off Oahu, Hawaii in a collision with USS Silverstein. The crew was rescued, but the vessel slid down to 1,800 fathoms.

See her web page for the details of her design, construction and service history. She was active during the Korean War and with reserve training units

The postmark from Mare Island, CA dated August 26, 1979. The color photo cachet #2832 of the actual submarine was prepared by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 15 cent Flag stamp. 

Seller has over 200 different submarine covers. Check out my other items!

These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte

USS Stickleback SS-415 memorial submarine cover honoring this brave 311 foot long Gato Class diesel sub commissioned on March 29, 1945. She was built at the Mare Island Navy Yard very late in WW II. She was lost on 29 May 1958 off Oahu, Hawaii in a collision with USS Silverstein. The crew was rescued, but the vessel slid down to 1,800 fathoms. See her web page for the details of her design, construction and service history. She was active during the Korean War and with reserve training units The postmark from Mare Island, CA dated August 26, 1979. The color photo cachet #2832 of the actual submarine was prepared by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 15 cent Flag stamp.  Seller has over 200 different submarine covers. Check out my other items! These items make fine USN gifts when
Grade Ungraded
Place of Origin United States
Certification Uncertified
Color Blue
Quality New
Cancellation Type Handstamped
Modified Item Yes, add-on cachet
Item must be returned within 14 Days
Refund will be given as Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture United States
Denomination 15 Cent
Topic Ships, Boats
Country of Manufacture United States
State California
Branch U S Navy
Country United States
Returns Accepted Returns Accepted
Type Naval Cover
Return shipping will be paid by Buyer
Year of Issue 1979
Event Naval