Title
USS Eichenberger (DE-202) Launching
Description
A black and white photo of the launching of the USS Eichenberger (DE-202) at the Charleston Naval Shipyard on July 22, 1943. Mrs. Phyllis Parman Eichenberger was the ship's sponsor and is seen breaking the champagne bottle.
Collection
Charleston Naval Shipyard
Context
The Charleston Naval Shipyard supported the US Navy from 1901 until its closing in 1996. The first US Navy vessels of the fleet saw repair work at the Charleston Navy Yard in 1910, with the shipyard soon venturing into the construction of smaller ships. The first large vessels, destroyers, began construction after the United States entered World War I.
The shipyard would expand significantly during World War II to support the war effort, constructing and repairing ships to keep up with the increased demand.
The shipyard would expand significantly during World War II to support the war effort, constructing and repairing ships to keep up with the increased demand.
Accession #
2010.00001
