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Vintage photo postcard captures the USS Ashtabula (AO-51), a distinguished Cimarron-Class fleet oiler that served through WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. This authentic piece of naval history features a black and white aerial view of the ship at sea on the front, while the reverse contains a handwritten message dated October 21, 1952, postmarked from the U.S. Navy. The back includes two green 1-cent George Washington stamps and a personal note sent to Houston, Texas, providing a unique glimpse into military life during the Korean War era. Era: 1950s Subject: USS Ashtabula AO-51 Ship Class: Cimarron-Class Fleet Oiler Postmark Date: Oct 21, 1952 Postmark Location: U.S. Navy Stamps: Two 1-Cent George Washington Format: Photo Postcard Orientation: Landscape Color: Black and White Theme: Militaria Branch: US Navy Recipient Location: Houston, Texas Conflict Era: Korean War Keywords: Nautical, Maritime, Ephemera, Mid-Century, Military History, Naval Vessel, Auxiliary Ship, Postal History, Philately, Vintage Photography, Sailor Correspondence, Warship, Fleet Support