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Historic LIFE VEST by Atlantic & Pacific Manufacturing, Brooklyn NY. In 1956, it was transferred to the US Navy and renamed the USS Observation Island. It was the platform for the first at-sea firing of the Polaris missile in 1959. Plenty more history is available online. One small hole and tear on right shoulder. See pic for close-up. PLEASE NOTE: FOR DISPLAY ONLY. THE FLOATATION MATERIAL INSIDE IS HARD AND UNLIKELY TO FLOAT.

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Handsome 1944 ww2 life preserver belt USN. Intact and looks like it was never used.

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US NAVY LRU-1/P SEVEN. The Life Raft consists of. Oars and Manual Hand Pump are included. Boat Has a two-compartment main tube for extra safety. One inflatable seat attached to the main tube. Non-Inflatable floor attached to the bottom of the main tube and the seat. A sea anchor which is used to retard drifting. A lifeline/rope ladder, supply pocket/bailer are attached to the main tube. Boarding handles are attached to the main tube and the floor and righting handles are attached to the underside of the floor. Emergency survival supplies such as food and water and other equipment or raft accessories, are NOT PROVIDED. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “outfitter101″ and is located in this country: US.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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