Writing on bottom states, "1584-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. October 28, 1941. USS Tillman (DD 641) Bow Assembly total weight 47,780 pounds exclusive of rigging, showing method used for handling stem from ground and transporting bt crane to Building Ways level. The Assembly was lowered to Ways level and transferred to the cranes on the north side. File 11063."
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."