Writing on bottom states, "1455-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 26, 1941. Stern Assembly for USS Tillman (DD 641) Nearing position at Stern of ship. File 11033."
Writing on bottom states, "1582-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. October 28, 1941. USS Tillman (DD 641) Total weight 47,780 pounds exclusive of rigging, showing method of raising Bow Assembly to vertical position preparatory to hoisting into position on ship. File 11061."