Classic Shipbuilding

Classic Shipbuilding, vintage 8 x 10 inch silver print fiber glossy photograph depicting the launching of the "Hornet," Newport [RI] News. Back to camera (left) is Frank Knox.

William Franklin "Frank" Knox (January 1, 1874 – April 28, 1944) was an American newspaper editor and publisher. He was also the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936, and Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II.

Printed in the second half of the 20th century as part of the American Heritage Publishing Archive. 

Verso bears credit stampings and filing notations. In very good condition.

Provenance: From the American Heritage Publishing Archives.