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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99238

T.S. State of Maine
(American Training Ship, 1939)

Seen from atop the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad building while visiting Jacksonville, Florida, during her 1964 winter training cruise. "Over 4,000 persons visited the ship during her week-end stay at Jacksonville." (quoted from the original caption)
Previously the passenger liner Ancon, State of Maine was the Maine Maritime Academy's training ship from 1962 to 1973. She served as USS Ancon (AP-66, later AGC-4) in 1942-1946.

Photograph by the Maine Maritime Academy.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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29 March 2004