Note on back states, "January 17, 1958 Rear Admiral G. C. Crawford, Commandant, Sixth Naval District, addresses distinguished quests during ceremonies today at US Naval Base Charleston, SC where US destroyer Anthony (left background) was transferred to custody of West German Navy."
Accompaning note states, "Floating Drydock - To augment Drydock No. 1 and Drydock No. 2 Charleston maintains ARD 15 shown here, and ARD 12. These ARDs provide additional capability for meeting heavy docking needs to Fleet in this area."
Printing on back states, "Machining of hull bulkhead for fitting in replacement section SS 480 (Medregal) L to R H. T. Fletcher - Quartermaster Machinist, R. T. Barler - Welding Engineer, Cdr. B. A. Strauss - Asst. Repair Supt. (Sup)."
Printing on back states, "Work in connection with fire on Medregal (SS480) Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co. Mobile, Alabama. Welding stiffeners to bulkheads employing the bus bar extension and fillet guide wheel."
Printing on back states, "Work in connection with fire on Medregal (SS480) $500,000 fire, P. L. Dickinson - Master Shipfitter, Capt. J. T. Dantzler - Shipyard Commander, Frank Hromoga - Master Rigger"
Under tab "Blds-People 1930-1940. Printing on back of photo states, "NH 45244 Charleston Navy Yard SC. View taken on 3 April 1917, showing reinforced concrete deck of Pier 314 under construction. USS Sterett (Destroyer No 27) is at right; floating derrick No. 22 is visible in center."
Printing on photo states, "Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. March 4, 1916. before dismantling Floating Derrick #28 for assembling on barge #302 for transportation."
