CHARLES DREW T-AKE 10

Ship Name and Designation History

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Lewis and Clark Class Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship Keel Laid March 17 2009 - Launched & Christened - February 27 2010 USNS CHARLES DREW T-AKE-10 Commissioned 14 July 2010

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1. USNS Charles Drew T-AKE-10 Covers Page 1     (2009-2010)

 

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Postmark Date	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

 

USPS Type 11 "Midway Philatelic Branch" San Diego, CA

2009-03-17

N/A

Keel Laid, cachet by - Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS

 

Other Information

NAMESAKE - Charles Richard Drew (June 3 1904 – April 1 1950)
   Drew was an African-American physician, surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge to developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II. This allowed medics to save thousands of lives of the Allied forces. The research and development aspect of his blood storage work is disputed. Drew protested against the practice of racial segregation in the donation of blood, as it lacked scientific foundation, an action which cost him his job. In 1943, Drew's distinction in his profession was recognized when he became the first black surgeon selected to serve as an examiner on the American Board of Surgery.

The ships sponsor is Mrs. Bebe Drew Price, the eldest daughter of Dr. Charles Drew.

 

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