Photographer's Mate 2nd Class J.W. Wilson (the Naval Photographic Center, Washington, D.C.)
1970, 13 April
Steering wheel from the USS Hope, as prepared for presentation to entertainer Bob Hope.

Gelatin silver print
U.S. Navy
Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 103221
 
This photograph has been retouched to obscure the inscriptions on the two plaques attached to the wheel.
 
LL/37645