S.S "Santa Elisa". 1942 (Jan 15) Stampless cover from Annapo...

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S.S "Santa Elisa". 1942 (Jan 15) Stampless cover from Annapolis to "Lt. D.W Todd, U.S.S Warrington, New York City", with violet "RECOVERED FROM / S.S SANTA ELISA". The "Santa Elisa" left New York for the Canal Zone on January 16th but collided with the S.S "San Jose" off the coast of Atlantic City the following day, causing the "San Jose" to sink. The "Santa Elisa" caught fire in No. 1 hold; this was extinguished and she returned to New York in tow, arriving on January 19th. A scarce wreck cover, ex Gwynn collection. Photo on Page 130.