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US Postal Service Merchant Marine Stamp Issuance on the S.S. Lane Victory


Who:U.S. Postal Service
U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II
What:Unveiling and First Day of Sale ceremony for the Merchant Marine commemorative forever stamps
When:10:00 a.m. PT
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Where:On board the S.S. Lane Victory
Berth 94
San Pedro CA
Directions:From the 110 Fwy, take Hwy 47 towards the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Before the bridge, take the Harbor Blvd exit. Stay in the center lane and cross Harbor onto Swinford St. Cross Front St and enter toll gate. Turn right at second stop sign, and then quick left into parking lot. Print this media advisory for two hour free parking and give to parking lot attendant.
Background:Since colonial times, America’s merchant ships have plied the oceans conveying goods and passengers. During wartime, they have also helped deliver troops and war materials. The United States has looked to the commercial maritime industry over the years for much of its growth and security. This stamp issuance pays tribute to the U.S. Merchant Marine, the modern name for the maritime fleet that has played this vital national role. The four-stamp pane features types of vessels that have formed an important part of this history: clipper ships, auxiliary steamships, Liberty ships and container ships.
The S.S. Lane Victory, built here in Los Angeles in 1945, served with distinction during World War II, The Korean War, and the Vietnam War as well as in times of peace as part of the merchant fleet. After years of deterioration, it took countless hours of restoration to put her back into her original condition by volunteers of the U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II. A nationally recognized historic landmark, the S.S. Lane Victory now serves as a living museum and memorial to the service and sacrifices of all Merchant Marine sailors and Navy Armed Guardsmen.

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