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President Levering Tyson and his wife, Reba Tyson, are presented with the christening bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers prior to the launch. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in…

Prior to launch, President Levering Tyson stands with his wife, Reba Tyson, as well as Dr. Robert Horn and Navy Commander Scott Lentz, head of the 4th-12th Naval District. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the…

President Levering Tyson and his wife, Reba Tyson, holding christening bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers with their son, David O. Tyson, prior to the launch. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the…

Reba Tyson, wife of President Levering Tyson, holding christening bottle of champagne and a bouquet prior to the launch. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Reba Tyson receiving the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" pin, alongside President Levering Tyson and Robert Horn. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Reba Tyson receives "Muhlenberg Victory" pin, alongside Robert Horn and President Tyson. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

David O. Tyson, son of president Levering Tyson, presses the button to launch the "Muhlenberg Victory" after its christening. George Howatt at center. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in…

The platform guests at the christening of the "Muhlenberg Victory", including Reba and David O. Tyson. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Reba Tyson christening the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Reba Tyson christening the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" with President Levering Tyson in the background. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Reba Tyson christening the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Lowering the platform for guests of the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" launch. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" with Muhlenberg College banner on platform. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Christening of the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Christening the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Christening of the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" slides from its scaffolding. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" leaves the dry dock and slides into the water. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" is officially launched. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

President Levering Tyson presents a painting of Revolutionary War General John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg to hang aboard the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in…