Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


Miss Ginny Sims (Cinema Star) sponsor for the G.H.Corliss on October 27th 1942 Richmond, California with their matron of honor Miss Jane Wyatt and Miss John Barclay before lanching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Richmond Museum of History

Mr.T.A.Bedford jr.Master of ceremony for the launching of G.H.Corliss and General Manager of Permanente Metals Corp. Richmond, California presenting Miss Ginny Sims the traditional present for the sponsor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Richmond Museum of History

Miss Ginny Sims with the traditional bottle of champagne shortly before launching the G.H.Corliss.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:Richmond Museum of History