Claymont Victory launched November 18, 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Holt, keel and ship bottom are laid the first day, Bethlehem - Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, MD
Claymont Victory launched November 18, 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Holt, all forward and after bulkheads have been installed and some of the holds have been framed, Bethlehem - Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, MD
Claymont Victory launched November 18, 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Holt, midship tweendeck and bow section have been installed, Bethlehem - Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, MD
Claymont Victory launched November 18, 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Holt, several days before the launching. All masts and kingposts are in place and deck structure is complete. Bethlehem - Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, MD
Claymont Victory launched November 18, 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Holt, to her left is J. M. Willis, Vice President and General Manager.. Bethlehem - Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, MD
Claymont Victory launched November 18, 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Holt. Victory slides down the ways at the shipyard. Bethlehem - Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, MD
Claymont Victory launched November 18, 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Holt. Victory being towed to the outfitting pier. Bethlehem - Fairfield Shipyard, Baltimore, MD