USS Juneau CL-52 Presentation Silver Service Set

The USS Juneau Presentation Silver Set, on loan from the U.S. Navy, will be back out on view starting in October. The punch bowl, ladle, two candlesticks, and a few cups will be accompanied by the history of the three USS Juneau ships, a crew list form the CL-52, a WWII-era Sullivan Brothers Poster, and a photograph of the CL-52. The Presentation Silver was purchased by the City of Juneau and presented as a gift to the USS Juneau CL-52 upon her launching by then Mayor Harry I. Lucas and his wife, who attended the New Jersey based ceremony. October 25th marks the 76th anniversary of the USS Juneau CL-52’s launching and this coming November marks the 75th anniversary of her sinking.

A thank you to the Mendenhall Flying Lions for helping the Museum locate the Silver Set and for their assistance in bringing it back to Juneau. The Silver will be on view through mid-April.