Invitation to the launch of Thorn, Turner, Kidd, and Bullard at the Federal Shipbuilding Yard, Kearny, NJ, on 28 February, 1943.

Admission pass to the launching and christening ceremony.

Mrs. Beatrice Fox Palmer, Ship's Sponsor.

Mrs. Beatrice Palmer, Lucius Palmer (her son), and Barbara Obiol Greves (her grandaughter).

Mrs. Palmer and Thorn pose for the camera.

Another pose with christening bottle at the ready.

"I Christen thee USS Thorn DD647...".

Thorn awaits her launching.

Different viewpoint of Thorn as she sits at the Federal Yard.

Workers cheer as Thorn heads for the sea!

Thorn hits the water...and Turner is next!

Great view of Thorn hitting the water from the weighs.

Come on in Turner ,the waters fine!