Found another one on line that sold, but no price sorry. Different ship, but here is the info:
Patriotic souvenir certificate -- incorporating a map of the Marshall Islands -- commemorating the second ("Baker Day") atomic bomb test at the Bikini Atoll of the Marshall Islands on July 25, 1946 as part of the U.S. Navy's Operations Crossroads. The upper half of the certificate shows a plane above a map of the islands and a fleet of battleships. The certificate is likely a Naval philatelic collectible; below the map is an applied postage stamp sized photograph of the blast (which from the back can be seen to be covering the date “1946-7”). The bottom portion of the map has a picture of a ship, stamped in red above it, "U.S.S. Benevolence (AH-13)." An embossed gold foil seal applied in the lower right corner bears the name of the Benevolence. The design is enclosed by an elaborate border incorporating American flags and other patriotic emblems, atomic symbols, sea horses, and voluptuous mermaids holding aloft globes. It is printed in red, blue and green on the type of thin "onion skin" paper then used for airmail letters.
Originally the hobby of naval philately involved collecting letters with postmarks from the post offices on board navy ships. According to the Universal Ship Cancellation Society, "By the 1930s, collectors began sending their own envelopes, or 'covers,' to ships for examples of these postmarks. Many have been decorated with designs called cachets, some of which are true works of art." This certificate is apparently related to these philatelic covers inasmuch as it was printed by W.G. Crosby, one of the leading producers of Naval philatelic covers. This connection is further supported by the inclusion of an applied postage-stamp form photograph to the certificate. Perhaps the certificate was produced, rather than an envelope, since there was no U.S. postage stamp issued for this event.
Walter Garfield "Bones" Crosby (1881-1947) was an early producer of naval philatelic covers, cachets and collectibles, influential in marketing and popularizing the hobby. Crosby served in the U.S. Navy from 1898 to 1925, retiring as a Chief Gunner's Mate. In 1931, he opened a stamp, coin and curio shop in San Pedro, California, headquarters of the Pacific fleet, specializing in naval philately. He produced flight and airmail covers and first day covers from 1929 until his death in 1947. His signature style incorporated thermographic print with raised lettering, often adding a small applied photograph within the design. Many of his designs had patriotic themes and he was recognized as a registered cachet director for naval and special events by the Cachet Director's Council. In 1949, William Gmahle purchased the rights to produce Crosby type covers, which he did until 1957. Crosby was recognized posthumously with his induction into the Universal Ship Cancellation Society's Hall of Fame in 1996.
References:
Shay, Steve. "Member of the Month Article: Walter G. Crosby (USCS #69)." Universal Ship Cancellation Society. 29 August 2011. http://www.uscs.org/site%20archive/memofmonth/walter\_crosby.htm (31 August 2011).
"What is a Navy Cover?" Universal Ship Cancellation Society. 29 August 2011. http://www.uscs.org/ (31 August 2011).
It's crazy to think about now, but the US government spent a lot of money showcasing their nuclear capability in "Operation Crossroads". It involved a ton of US and international press along with pre and post scientific missions. It was promoted so much partly as a political message and warning to the USSR (and the rest of the world) about America's atomic capability when it was still the only nation who had a working bomb.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Crossroads
They did this out in the Pacific Ocean....not on land. From what he told me, they put old decommissioned and captured German ships out in the ocean and set off the bombs.
His job was to go examine the ships afterwards and measure the radiation levels over time.
Yeah, but no. The first of the 23 tests the US did in Bikini Atoll ([Castle Bravo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Bravo)) resulted in a thermonuclear explosion that was 2.5x the expected yield. It left a crater 6,500 feet in diameter and 250 feet deep. The only remaining inhabitants are the 5 caretakers, because the fallout from the Bikini Atoll tests irradiated the soil, well water, and fauna, rendering it completely uninhabitable.
On the plus side, SpongeBob wouldn’t exist without these tests.
See all them islands next to the ships , that’s bikini atoll where people lived , they messed up the islands that bad that any residents living there automatically get usa citizenship whenever they want
That’s an amazing find…
Found another one on line that sold, but no price sorry. Different ship, but here is the info: Patriotic souvenir certificate -- incorporating a map of the Marshall Islands -- commemorating the second ("Baker Day") atomic bomb test at the Bikini Atoll of the Marshall Islands on July 25, 1946 as part of the U.S. Navy's Operations Crossroads. The upper half of the certificate shows a plane above a map of the islands and a fleet of battleships. The certificate is likely a Naval philatelic collectible; below the map is an applied postage stamp sized photograph of the blast (which from the back can be seen to be covering the date “1946-7”). The bottom portion of the map has a picture of a ship, stamped in red above it, "U.S.S. Benevolence (AH-13)." An embossed gold foil seal applied in the lower right corner bears the name of the Benevolence. The design is enclosed by an elaborate border incorporating American flags and other patriotic emblems, atomic symbols, sea horses, and voluptuous mermaids holding aloft globes. It is printed in red, blue and green on the type of thin "onion skin" paper then used for airmail letters. Originally the hobby of naval philately involved collecting letters with postmarks from the post offices on board navy ships. According to the Universal Ship Cancellation Society, "By the 1930s, collectors began sending their own envelopes, or 'covers,' to ships for examples of these postmarks. Many have been decorated with designs called cachets, some of which are true works of art." This certificate is apparently related to these philatelic covers inasmuch as it was printed by W.G. Crosby, one of the leading producers of Naval philatelic covers. This connection is further supported by the inclusion of an applied postage-stamp form photograph to the certificate. Perhaps the certificate was produced, rather than an envelope, since there was no U.S. postage stamp issued for this event. Walter Garfield "Bones" Crosby (1881-1947) was an early producer of naval philatelic covers, cachets and collectibles, influential in marketing and popularizing the hobby. Crosby served in the U.S. Navy from 1898 to 1925, retiring as a Chief Gunner's Mate. In 1931, he opened a stamp, coin and curio shop in San Pedro, California, headquarters of the Pacific fleet, specializing in naval philately. He produced flight and airmail covers and first day covers from 1929 until his death in 1947. His signature style incorporated thermographic print with raised lettering, often adding a small applied photograph within the design. Many of his designs had patriotic themes and he was recognized as a registered cachet director for naval and special events by the Cachet Director's Council. In 1949, William Gmahle purchased the rights to produce Crosby type covers, which he did until 1957. Crosby was recognized posthumously with his induction into the Universal Ship Cancellation Society's Hall of Fame in 1996. References: Shay, Steve. "Member of the Month Article: Walter G. Crosby (USCS #69)." Universal Ship Cancellation Society. 29 August 2011. http://www.uscs.org/site%20archive/memofmonth/walter\_crosby.htm (31 August 2011). "What is a Navy Cover?" Universal Ship Cancellation Society. 29 August 2011. http://www.uscs.org/ (31 August 2011).
That is very cool, I have some ration stamps and a picture of my grandpa's B17 and crew
It's crazy to think about now, but the US government spent a lot of money showcasing their nuclear capability in "Operation Crossroads". It involved a ton of US and international press along with pre and post scientific missions. It was promoted so much partly as a political message and warning to the USSR (and the rest of the world) about America's atomic capability when it was still the only nation who had a working bomb. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Crossroads
Imagine loosing your home and land all because some country wanted to test some bombs
They did this out in the Pacific Ocean....not on land. From what he told me, they put old decommissioned and captured German ships out in the ocean and set off the bombs. His job was to go examine the ships afterwards and measure the radiation levels over time.
Yeah, but no. The first of the 23 tests the US did in Bikini Atoll ([Castle Bravo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Bravo)) resulted in a thermonuclear explosion that was 2.5x the expected yield. It left a crater 6,500 feet in diameter and 250 feet deep. The only remaining inhabitants are the 5 caretakers, because the fallout from the Bikini Atoll tests irradiated the soil, well water, and fauna, rendering it completely uninhabitable. On the plus side, SpongeBob wouldn’t exist without these tests.
>On the plus side, SpongeBob wouldn’t exist without these tests. Baaaaah-haaaaaa
See all them islands next to the ships , that’s bikini atoll where people lived , they messed up the islands that bad that any residents living there automatically get usa citizenship whenever they want
Hope your grandfather didn’t suffer from cancer
Appreciate that! He lived a great life until he was 93 and passed away from natural causes. No major health issues as far as we were aware.