US Navy personnel observe the USS Proteus, a submarine tender, during its commissioning ceremony. – Vintage Photograph

On October 15, 1962, US Navy personnel gathered at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City to witness the commissioning of the USS Proteus, a nuclear-powered submarine tender. This vessel was the third of its class to join the US Navy fleet. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officers and politicians, including Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth.On October 15, 1962, US Navy personnel gathered at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City to witness the commissioning of the USS Proteus, a nuclear-powered submarine tender. This vessel was the third of its class to join the US Navy fleet. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officers and politicians, including Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth.

Dimensions: 20.5 x 25.6 cm

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ME 500 NIVERSITY YOOKLYNO The ROBATION SERVICE CAREER PROBATION 417413

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[15 OCT 1962 Wer Ps