1939 Photo of two new destroyers being launched at the Federal Shipbuilding For Sale

The photograph shows two new destroyers being launched at the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. on February 4th, 1939. The ships are being lowered down the ways into the water. A crowd of people are standing on the ship and on the surrounding structures, watching the launch. The ships are equipped with five-inch guns and are 334 feet long. Each ship costs about $5,000,000.Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in peThe photograph shows two new destroyers being launched at the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. on February 4th, 1939. The ships are being lowered down the ways into the water. A crowd of people are standing on the ship and on the surrounding structures, watching the launch. The ships are equipped with five-inch guns and are 334 feet long. Each ship costs about $5,000,000.Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright.This listing was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated descriptions may occasionally contain errors. Please review all listing photos carefully, as they are the primary representation of the item.