Cover of the Month
This is an eclectic group of covers posted over many years and by a variety of members. Steve Shay should be credited with most of these. Many of the archived covers give highlights of the ship’s history, the cachet maker if appropriate and what the cancellation date and type are.
Receiving Ship at Brooklyn (ex-USS Seattle) – Lincoln’s Birthday
November 13, 2020
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Lincoln’s Birthday 1934 By John Young (L-8219) Lincoln’s Birthday was never a federal holiday, but it was a legal holiday in several states (Connecticut, California, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey & New York.) Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12,
USS Coucal (ASR-8) / Tang (SS-563)
November 13, 2020
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USS Coucal and USS Tang By LCDR Glenn Smith, USN Retired (8073) On March 26 th, 1977, USS COUCAL (ASR-8) and USS TANG SS-563 were the oldest U. S. Navy vessels of their class still in commission. The reason for
USS Pollack (SSN-603)
November 13, 2020
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USS Pollack By Steve Shay (L-10,812) The 2 nd USS Pollack, SSN-603, was launched on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1962 in Camden, New Jersey. Pollack was a Permit class nuclear attack sub. She was commissioned May 26, 1964 and
USS Rochester (CA-2)
November 13, 2020
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USS Rochester CA-2 By Steve Shay (L-10,812) The Navy has a tradition of renaming a ship that is currently in service if that name is needed for a new ship. In the early 20 th century this happened with several
USS Pollack(spelled Pollock) (SS-180)
November 13, 2020
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USS Pollack, SS-180 By Steve Shay (L-10,812) Occasionally we find a cancel that is a legitimate cancel that contains an error of some kind. The USS Carl Vinson has a Type 11 cancel which includes the hull identification of the
USS Cherokee (AT-66)
November 13, 2020
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USS Cherokee AT-66 By Steve Shay (L-10,812) If you are a fan of hand drawn covers, then you may have admired Gladys Adler covers. Gladys (USCS #2609) produced hand drawn covers in the late 1930’s through the late 1940’s. She
USS Mississippi (BB-41)
November 13, 2020
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USS Mississippi BB-41 By Don Tjossem (L-10,987) Henry Stinemetts, who lived in Los Angeles, CA, is known for his very decorative and ornate covers. This 4 July 1939 # 10 cover was made 70 years ago this Fourth of July.
USS Boxer (CV-21)
November 13, 2020
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USS Boxer CV 21 By Steve Shay (L-10,821) Truce talks resulted in the signing of a cease fire agreement in Panmunjom on July 27, 1953, ending the Korean War 56 years ago. Today, saber rattling and missile launches by the
USS Newport (PG-12)
November 13, 2020
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USS Newport PG-12 By Steve Shay (L-10,821) The gunboat USS Newport was named for the city in Rhode Island and was launched in 1896 and commissioned in 1897 in time to serve during the Spanish American War. She was credited
USS Eugene A. Greene (DD-711)
November 13, 2020
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USS Eugene A. Greene DD-711 By Steve Shay (L-10,821) The recent 40 th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing brings back memories of the space race and the early Mercury and Gemini missions. These space missions and crew recoveries
USS Yorktown (CV-5)
November 13, 2020
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USS Yorktown (CV-5) by John Young (#L-8219) In October 1931, a two cents stamp was issued to commemorate the ending of the American Revolution. The stamp depicts vignettes of George Washington (center), Comte de Rochambeau (left) and Admiral de Grasse
Noa (DD-343)
November 13, 2020
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USS Noa DD-343 By Steve Shay (L-10,821) This cover has more to it than first reaches the eye. It looks like mail from a sailor aboard the destroyer USS Noa but if you look closely, the name Mack Sennett’s appears
USS Aaron Ward (DD-132)
November 13, 2020
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USS Aaron Ward DD-132 By Steve Shay (L-10,821) Happy Thanksgiving! This cover was the canvas of artist Mrs. J.L. “May” Luhta in 1939. May was USCS member #1206 and she prepared covers during the period 1936-1940. She was recruited by
USS William C. Lawe (DD-763)
November 13, 2020
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USS William C. Lawe DD-763 By Glenn Smith (#8073) This is a Type 2t(nu) 1959 cancel most likely used while William C. Lawe was in or near her home port of Mayport, Florida. It apparently was used to pay a bill, a
USS Pensacola (CA-24) – Reindeer
November 13, 2020
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USS Pensacola CA 24 By John Young (#L-8219) A printed Christmas cover by the Stanlos Cover Service, posted aboard the Brooklyn Born Cruiser on 25 DEC 1934. STANLOS was the combination of Michael Sanders (printer) and John Von Losberg (cachet