| USS Waccamaw (AO/T-AOT-109) Copper-Plated Antique Coin Medallion |
This authentic coin medallion is plated with copper from the USS Waccamaw. It has an antiqued patina and measures 47mm. It includes a certificate of authenticity from the ship dismantler, coin mint and manufacturer. With the unique presentation plaque, the coin medallion is mounted (and removable) on a beveled walnut-finished plaque with a copper plate highlighting the USS Waccamaw's history. This handsome frame is ready to hang. The coin medallion and presentation plaque have been created with the highest degree of workmanship and commitment to excellence and are 100% handcrafted in America, by Americans. A percentage of sales will be donated to the USS Waccamaw Association. Please click here to become a member of the The USS Waccamaw Association The USS Waaccamaw (ex-AO/T-AOT-109) is named after a river in South Carolina which took its name from a small tribe that dwelt along it. The Cimmeron-class fleet oiler was built by Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock in Chester, Pennsylvania. Launched on 20 March 1946 and commissioned on 25 June 1946, Waccmaw was captained by Guy W. Stringer. Circa 1964-65, Waccamaw was jumboized at Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Co in Seattle, Washington and decommissioned 24 February 1975. Waccamaw served with the Military Sealift Command (MSC), was reclassified oil transporter and finally placed out of service circa 1991. Waccamaw spent 28 years operating in the Persian Gulf, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Atlantic waters, Indian Ocean and the coast of Vietnam. Waccamaw received the Meritorious Unit Commendation for participation in the Jordanian crisis of 1970 and the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Battle Star for service in Vietnam. For more on the USS Waccamaw, visit the USS Waccamaw website. For more information about the Last Voyage, click here. To go back to the home page, click here. |
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