1901 Charleston SC Navy Yard Dry Dock First Vessels Postcard Tug Kito Courier
$ 5.28
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1901 Charleston SC Navy Yard Dry Dock First Vessels Postcard Tug Kito Courier. The detailed scene showcases the formidable dry dock facility with a large, imposing crane towering over the scene, highlighting the industrial prowess of the era. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This remarkable vintage postcard captures a significant moment in maritime history, depicting the first vessels to enter the dry dock at the Navy Yard in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 17th, 1901. The detailed scene showcases the formidable dry dock facility with a large, imposing crane towering over the scene, highlighting the industrial prowess of the era. A steamship, identified as the Commandant's Steamer Courier, is prominently featured, flanked by a coal barge, with the Tug Kito noted as leading the procession into the dock. The image is a vivid testament to the early 20th-century naval and shipbuilding activities in Charleston. Produced in Germany, as indicated on the reverse, this postcard features a distinctive early 20th-century aesthetic, likely a pre-linen or white border type with colorization that enhances the details of the vessels, the dry dock, and the surrounding landscape. The meticulous detail on the card's reverse provides a rich historical context, making it a valuable piece for collectors of naval history, South Carolina memorabilia, or early 1900s postcards. This historic postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, preserving a pivotal event at the Charleston Navy Yard.
