Side view of destroyer showing lifeboat. Labeled on bottom, "DE, 1945 at Pier "D", 2595-45". Labeled on side, "LSMR" with arrow pointing to detail in photo.
Print of keel laying ceremony participants. Printing at bottom states, "636-43 US Navy Yard, SC, April 15, 1943. Keel laying ceremonies of the USS Eldridge (DE 201) and USS Craig (DE 202). Rear Admiral W. A. Glassford addressing the keel laying group of the USS Eldridge (DE 201) after presentation of momento plaques by Mrs. A. M. Penn. Left to right: Mrs A. A. Cuzzell, Mr A. A. Cuzzell, Mrs. L. H. Pryor, Mr L. H. Pryor, back to camera, Captain A. M. Penn, USM, Mrs. H. R. Gissell, Mr. H. R. Gissell, Rear Admiral W. A. Glassford, USN, Commandant, and Mrs. A. M. Penn.
Print of keel laying ceremony participants. Print on bottom states, "633-43 US Navy Yard, SC April 15, 1943. Keel Laying Ceremonies of the USS Eldridge (DE 201) and USS Craig (DE 202) Left to right: Mrs. A. A. Cuzzell, Mr. A. A. Cuzzell, Mrs. L. H. Pryor, Mr. L. H. Pryor, Mrs. H. R. Gissell, and Mr. H. R. Gissell. File 15303."
Printing on bottom states, "205-43 US Navy Yard, SC, January 20, 1943. USS Paul Hamilton (DD 589) & USS Twiggs (DD 591) Keel Laying Ceremonies. The keel was officially laid by striking three arcs simutaneously on the keel of each vessel by the wives of Junior Officers assited by thier husbands. DD591 striking the arc and officially laying the keel. Left to right: front row: Mrs.R. G. Odiorne, Mrs. A. A. Rimmer,Mrs. J. W. Clayton, Mrs. T. H. Dwyer. File 14783."
Printing on bottom states, "683-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. Total time required to rig, place in position and release cranes, two hours and forty-five minutes. View showing method of handling to vertical position. File 13268."
Printing on bottom states, "689-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies nearing position. File 13274."
Printing on bottom states, "690-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. Total time required to rig, place in position and release cranes, two hours and forty-five minutes. View showing bow assemblies in position. File 13275."
Printing on bottom states, "686-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies in position for lowering into place. File 13271."
Printing on bottom states, "688-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies as they are lowered into position. File 13273."