Great shot. A true merchant freighter for the times. I had to log in to look at this beauty in "full screen" mode. :)

I well remember her. In 1978 I was a us customs inspector on pier 9a in Brooklyn. Letitia docked to pick up several large new helicopters that were flown down from sikorsky in Connecticut. I ate aboard several times for the two days she was loading. I'll never forget when she departed and slipped away from the dock. headed for Malaysia. do I ever wish I was aboard.

You will note with cargo gear, everything except the kitchen sink !

Great picture Chris.
I've seen a lot in this Lykes vessels in the 60/70
Impressive cargo ships at that time.
1968-06 Avondale Shipyards Inc. La Yard/hull No.: 1115

My ever most, most, most, etc favorite "merchantman" ..... these series of the Lykes Lines top beautiful cargo ships ..... actually, I "fell in love" with LOUISE LYKES, the first in the serious, and the sister of Letitia.

: Chris, 100x thank you!!!

Chris,,, posting christmas ships now,,only the ones with reall lines :-)

Marvelous! Instant favourite!