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Bluebird (AMS 121)
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Keel laying ceremony for the Bluebird and Cormorant (AMS 122) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 5 February 1952. The honorary keel layers are from left to right are: John J. Hefferman, George H. Reeder, Raymond G. Johnson, & Alexander Thaanum. U.S. Navy photo 11760-2-52 |
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Bow view of Bluebird on the building ways at Mare Island on 5 February 1952. U.S. Navy photo 11766-2-52 |
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Stern view of Bluebird on the building ways at Mare Island just prior to launching on 11 May 1953. Cormorant (AM 122) is to her right. U.S. Navy photo 17483-5-53 |
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Bow view of Bluebird on the building ways at Mare Island just prior to launching on 11 May 1953. Cormorant (AM 122) is to her left. U.S. Navy photo 17484-5-53 |
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Mrs. George C. Demmon christens the Bluebird at Mare Island on 11 May 1953. From left to right are: Mrs. Richard T. Debruyn (Matron of Honor), Mrs. Demmon (Sponsor) and RADM A. M. Morgan (Shipyard Commander). U.S. Navy photo 17497-5-53 |
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USS Bluebird (AMS 121)
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Broadside view of Bluebird off south end of Mare Island on 29 September 1953. U.S. Navy photo 18783-9-53 |
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Stern view of Bluebird off south end of Mare Island on 29 September 1953. U.S. Navy photo 18785-9-53 |
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Bow view of Bluebird off south end of Mare Island on 29 September 1953. U.S. Navy photo 18786-9-53 |
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USS Bluebird (MSC 121)
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USN Minecraft Base, Charleston, SC. View of Pier Baker from Ashley Riverw showing crowded mooring condition at pier. U.S. Navy photo |
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