[Ships in harbor]

Photographs (two, taped together) of ships in a harbor, Saipan, July 28, 1944.

Inscription on verso: "Essex spent one day here to load bombs / I18."

Inscription on verso: "U.S.S. Cabana / July 28, 1944 / I19."

Stamped on verso: "[crossed out: 'Tincan'] just off Saipan."

Caption on album page: "Saipan, July 28, 1944 -- Essex spent one day here replenishing bomb supply."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.