Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/02/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Oops -- small correction. The Quapaw was launched in '43, commissioned in '44. From the Wiki entry: *Quapaw* was laid down by United Engineering Co.<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_Engineering&action=edit&redlink=1> , Alameda, California <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alameda,_California>, 28 December 1942; launched 15 May 1943; sponsored by Mrs. N. Lehman; and commissioned 6 May 1944, Lt. Comdr. N. H. Castle in command. She was redesignated *ATF?110* on 15 May 1944. -- Phil Swango 307 Aliso Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-262-4085