Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2007.54.042
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 sailors standing near a rail.
The sailor on the proper left and proper right are standing with their arms folded. The man at the center is holding a short rod—shaped item behind his back. The three men are wearing sailor uniforms and hats and a railing with a life ring is visible behind them. The heads of three men and a boy are visible in the foreground. The man in the foreground on the proper right is wearing regular clothing. Printed on the back: "51"
The sailor on the proper left and proper right are standing with their arms folded. The man at the center is holding a short rod—shaped item behind his back. The three men are wearing sailor uniforms and hats and a railing with a life ring is visible behind them. The heads of three men and a boy are visible in the foreground. The man in the foreground on the proper right is wearing regular clothing. Printed on the back: "51"
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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