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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