U.S.N.S. General E. D. Patrick underway, circa 1954
- Subject
- Ships & Boats
- Card type
- Real photo
- Date
- c. 1954 (Chrome)
About this postcard
A sepia aerial view from off the starboard bow shows the U.S.N.S. General E. D. Patrick steaming through open water. The transport's two tall stacks, lifeboats, masts, and rigging stand out against the sky, and personnel crowd the decks. The ship's name is lettered along the hull. The USNS prefix identifies a civilian-crewed naval ship, and the General E. D. Patrick served with the Military Sea Transportation Service in the postwar years, carrying military personnel and dependents. It was named for Maj. Gen. Edwin D. Patrick, who was killed in the Philippines in 1945.
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Postcard record
| Condition | Good |
|---|---|
| Notes | Sepia-toned photograph with a thin white border; scattered foxing/stain spots in the upper left sky area and light edge wear. No postmark. Divided-back 'Photo Post Card' (ADDRESS) with DEVOLITE PEERLESS stamp-box manufacturer imprint; dealer mark '195JH' written top right; heavy rust/water stain with paper loss at center; light foxing overall. |
Cite this card
U.S.N.S. General E. D. Patrick underway, circa 1954, postcard, c. 1954. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/u-s-n-s-general-e-d-patrick-underway-circa-1954. Accessed November 2, 2026.