Photo #: NH 98747
USS St. Mary's (APA-126)
In San Francisco Bay, California, in late 1945 or early 1946.
She is returning troops from the Western Pacific to the United
States as part of Operation "Magic Carpet".
Note the long homeward bound pennant trailing from her after
mast, and the sign on shore (in the right distance) stating "Welcome
Home, Well Done".
Donation of Boatswain's Mate First Class Robert G. Tippins, USN
(Retired), 2003.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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