Printing on bottom states, "482-40 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. 9 July 1940, Naval Ammunition Depot Wharf, looking southwest. Approximately mean high water. File 1493. 9 July 1940 looking east across Cooper River to Shipyard."
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."