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Model of the USS Caine
Model of the USS Caine

Model of the USS Caine

Artifact IDMO 86.319
Object Type Model
Date 1954-1963
Medium wood; metal
DimensionsOverall H 7 in x W 20 in x D 6 1/2 in (17.8 cm x 50.8 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionScale ship model of the USS Caine, a World War II minesweeper used in the filming of the movie "The Caine Mutiny." Model has a gray painted wood hull with colorful paper flags attached to mast and bow and stern.
Historical NoteThe USS Caine was actually played by the USS Thompson (DD-627/ DMS-38), an Ellyson class minesweeper. Although the United States Navy provided the ship to Columbia Pictures for the filming of the movie, no ship named the USS Caine has ever existed.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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