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Launch of the USS Hancock (CV-19) at Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts

In preparation to launch the aircraft carrier,USS Hancock (DV-19) shipyard workers (Riggers) at the Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts, remove key supports from under her hull. On the upper side, workers use timber battering rams to loosen supports, while below, others use ropes to lower them. The platform at the ship's bow is covered in patriotic bunting. The ship begins to move down the ways, stern first, into the water. As she floats away, tugboats standby to assist.

Location: Quincy Massachusetts

Date: 1944, January 24

Duration: 4 min 5 sec

Sound: No

Color: Color

Clip Type: Unedited

Language: None

Band plays and large crowd gathers for the launch of the USS Hancock (CV-19) at Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts

Celebration for the launch of the U.S. Aircraft carrier USS Hanock (CV-19) at Bethlehem Steel Shipyards, Fore Rive, Massachusetts. Band plays on the pier. Band members dressed in white. Large crowd on the pier. Views from the deck of the USS Hancock as she goes down the ways during launch.

Location: Quincy Massachusetts

Date: 1944, January 24

Duration: 1 min 11 sec

Sound: No

Color: Color

Clip Type: Unedited

Language: None