1951 Press Photo U.S. Navy delegates toast to YOG-80 tanker successful operation
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Description
A toast to the successful operation of the YOG-80, an auxiliary tanker, is offered on the ship's deck shortly after the vessel was transferred from the U.S. to France. Left to right are Lt. Raymond Famchon, commanding officer; M. Lionel Vasse, French consul-general at New Orleans, and Rear Adm. W.K. Phillips, USN, Eighth Naval District commandant.
