1957 Press Photo Rev. Stone Chaplain Conducts Services For Minesweeper Launch

Minesweeper Launched During Strike. The Rev. A. E. Stone, Chaplain of the Sussex Division of the R.N.V.R. conducting the service during the launching of the inshore minesweeper Thornham at Shoreham, Sussex, yesterday, the first full day of the strike of 200,000 shipyard workers. About 50 Non Union men who reported for work joined in the cheering as the ship was launched.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 3-19-1957.



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