CONFIDENTIAL (69 years ago)
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UNITED STATES SHIP U.S.S. SIGSBEE Saturday 23 Jan. 1943
ZONE DISCRIPTION. Plus 4
REMARKS
12-16
1200 Ship placed in Commission by Commandant: Third Naval District.
Commander Benjamin V. Russell, U. S. N. in Command.
Moored starboard side to pier H, New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York.
Receiving steam, fresh and salt water, electricity and telephone service from the dock.
Signed by: T. R. Weschler, Lieut. U. S. N. R.
(Transcribed by: Billy Roberts, GM 3c, U. S. N. Gun #43)