Lot-741-16 (27406799006), World War II photo

Lot-741-16: U.S. Coast Guard, WWII. SPARS In Training. Brightening the stern of a “Jeep of the Deep” are the smiles of these two SPAR cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut. Going for a trip aboard an 83-foot Coast Guard patrol craft is part of the indoctrination course given future SPAR officers. The SPARS, from left to right, are Helen D. Darland and Leila Leverett. U.S. Coast Guard Photograph. Courtesy of the Library of Congress. Photographed through Mylar sleeve. (2016/06/03).