SS McKeesport to be saluted on 80th anniversary of sinking

By Mon Valley Independent

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

Saturday at the Palisades, the SS McKeesport Committee, AMVETS Post 8 and Post 60 will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the SS McKeesport.

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