postmarked Jan 5, 2013 at Laconia, NH. This 455' merchant cargo vessel

was one of a large group of Victory Ships named for American Cities.

This ship was launched on March 19, 1945 by Beth-Fairfield Shipyard, Inc in Baltimore, MD.

and named for the City of Laconia, NH. 

This proud new ship transported vital supplies to US and Allied Forces during WW II.

 See her web pages for details of her design, construction and service history. 

Color printed photo cachet #5410 of underway Victory ship by Alvin Eckert, #9964 USCS. 

Cover franked with a 44 cent Merchant Marine stamp # 4550.

Photo by the late George Barber of Marine Photos and Publications of Spring Valley, CA.

Seller has covers for all the Allied Nations, US Colleges, and US Cities or Towns with like named Victory Ships.

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