Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2007.54.044
Accession#:
2007.54
Credit Line:
Donated by Rita Thomas.
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Year Range from:
1940
Year Range to:
1950
Description:
Black and white photo of three men sitting in the bow of a boat.
The man in front is wearing a jacket with "U.S. COAST GUARD" on the back. All three men are sitting on the starboard side of the boat in front of a railing. The water and mountains are visible in the background. Printed on the back: "48"
The man in front is wearing a jacket with "U.S. COAST GUARD" on the back. All three men are sitting on the starboard side of the boat in front of a railing. The water and mountains are visible in the background. Printed on the back: "48"
Notes:
Tony Thomas served in the US Coast Guard during World War II, possibly in Ketchikan, engaging in anti—submarine warfare, setting depth charges. They were on an old whaling boat that had been retrofitted for anti—sub work.
People:
Thomas, Anthony
Search Terms:
History
Military
USCG
WW2
Military
USCG
WW2
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