1958 USS Independence CVA-62 Christening Celanese Chemicals Ad Ephemera For Sale

This remarkable vintage advertisement, likely from a 1958 magazine or trade publication, celebrates the christening of the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVA-62). The full-page ad features a prominent image of the gleaming brass launching whistle, engraved with the names of many illustrious ships, symbolizing a rich naval heritage. Overlaid on the whistle is an invitation from \"THE COMMANDER NEW YORK NAVAL SHIPYARD\" for the christening ceremony, noting the date \"FRIDAY JUNE THE NINETEEN HUNDRED AT THREE O\'CLOCK P.M.\" The ad also includes striking black and white images of the USS Independence itself, a 60,000-ton super carrier, and barrels of \"Cellulube 220\" being loaded aboard.The advertisement highlights Celanese Chemicals\' \"Cellulubes,\" fire-resistant hydraulic fluids crucial for the Navy\'s Carrier Fleet, including the deck-edge elevators of the Independence, missile ships, atomic-powered submarines, and destroyers. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into mid-20th century naval technology, industrial advertising, and the historical context surrounding a significant US Navy vessel. It\'s an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of naval history, vintage advertising, and ephemera related to the USS Independence, Celanese Corporation, or the New York Naval Shipyard.