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USS MERCY T-AH-19 USN Desert Storm Hospital Ship Color Photo Cachet First Day PM

USS MERCY T-AH-19 USN Desert Storm Hospital Ship Color Photo Cachet First Day PM

$ 2.58

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Branch: U S Navy
  • Denomination: G stamp
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Topic: Ships, Boats
  • Year of Issue: 1994
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: New
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Quality: New
  • Modification Description: Add-On Cachet
  • Type: Naval Cover
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
  • Hospital Ship: USS Mercy
  • Place of Origin: United States

    Description

    USS MERCY T-AH-19 memorial ship cover for WW II  merchant vessel converted into a US Navy Hospital Ship. Cover postmarked first day at Washington, DC on Dec 13, 1994. Color photo cachet #1593 by Alvin Eckert, USCS #9964. Makes a fine gift for former sailors.
    USS Mercy: This proud vessel was laid down as a cargo ship SS Worth at San Diego in June of 1974. She was acquired by the USN in 1984, converted into a Navy Hospital Ship at San Diego, and delivered as USNS Mercy T-AH-19 on 8 November, 1986. She assisted in the treatment and transport the injured  forces in Op. Desert Shield/Storm. She has a civilian crew and a standby staff of medical personnel from the Naval Hospital in San Diego. The ship makes good-will voyages and was ordered to Los Angeles in 2020 to treat virus patients.
    Cover franked with a "G" flag stamp and a 29 cent Desert Shield/Desert Storm stamp #2551.
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