Gemini 12 capsule being removed from the USS Wasp

Gemini 12 capsule being removed from the USS Wasp

Item Information

Title:
Gemini 12 capsule being removed from the USS Wasp
Name on Item:
Judith Buck
Date:
November 18, 1966
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Film negatives
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Brearley Collection
Subjects:
Aircraft carriers
Space programs
Naval yards & naval stations
Space vehicles
Wasp (Aircraft carrier : CVS-18)
Project Gemini (U.S.)
United States. Navy
Places:
Massachusetts > Suffolk (county) > Boston > South Boston
Extent:
1 photograph : film negative ; 35 mm (roll format)
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Additional information accompanying item: USS 11/18/66 Wasp Prime Gemini 12 recovery ship--returns to South Boston Naval annex--with GT-12 capsule. Back from a date with Gemini--USS Wasp, prime Gemini 12 recovery ship, steamed into Boston Friday carrying a very special cargo--the GT-12 capsule. This was another starring role for the famed carrier which was called up for the recovery of Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 astronauts during the earlier phase of the series. Ship docked at South Boston Naval Annex to be met by state, city officials.
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; John Booras
Notes (date):
Date from item or material accompanying item.
Identifier:
18_11_008512