Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Rear Admiral W. H. Allen and Sponsors of the Tillman and Beatty, Mrs. Charles S. Moore and Mrs. Charles H. Drayton. File 11973."
Writing on bottom states, "448-39 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC 25 July 1939. YT 142. Mr. T. R. Bolchoz, Quarterman Welder stricking first arc during keel laying ceremony. File 8826."