Writing on bottom states, "157-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 11, 1943. Launching of the USS LST 359 and 360 from Building Ways 342 and 342C. Respectively. View of Sponsor's platform immedietly after releasing LST 360. File 14716."
Writing on bottom states, "157-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 11, 1943. Launching of the USS LST 359 and 360 from Building Ways 342 and 342C, Respectively, January 11, 1943. Stern view of LST 359 and 360. Picture taken just prior to launching, January 11, 1943. File 14736."
Print of ship, bow view, ongoing ceremony. Printing on bottom states, "US Navy Yard, SC, October 1, 1943, File 10-1-43-1., USS Manning (DE-199). Christening Ceremonies."
Printing on back states, "Work in connection with fire on Medregal (SS480) $500,000 fire, P. L. Dickinson - Master Shipfitter, Capt. J. T. Dantzler - Shipyard Commander, Frank Hromoga - Master Rigger"
Printing on back states, "Machining of hull bulkhead for fitting in replacement section SS 480 (Medregal) L to R H. T. Fletcher - Quartermaster Machinist, R. T. Barler - Welding Engineer, Cdr. B. A. Strauss - Asst. Repair Supt. (Sup)."