Title
USS Yorktown (CV-5) Diving Exploration Souvenir Cup
Description
A compressed, white Styrofoam cup marked with the USS Yorktown (CV-5) logo of a bald eagle in flight with a cannon gripped in its talons. The cup is signed by Dr. Robert Ballard, William "Bill" Surgi, Jr., Harry Ferrier, Haruo Yoshino, and Yuji Akamatsu. two Japanese veterans of World War II.
Collection
USS Yorktown CV-5
Context
On May 19, 1998, Dr. Robert Ballard's expedition to the sight of the Battle of Midway included several veterans of the battle, all hoping to find their ship. William "Bill" Surgi was a Machinist's Mate aboard the Yorktown (CV-5). Harry Ferrier was a member of Torpedo Squadron 8. Haruo Yoshino and Yuji Akamatsu both served as pilots stationed aboard the Kaga, a Japanese ship sunk during the battle.
Accession #
2004.00041
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Primary Object Name
Cup
Sub-Class Name
Drinking Vessels
Class Name
Food Service T&E
Category Name
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
