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NH 96383 USS Astoria (CA-34)

Photo #: NH 96383 USS Astoria (CA-34)
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Title: USS Astoria (CA-34)
Description: Closeup view of the ship's bridge area, taken near the end of an overhaul at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 9 July 1941. Details seen include: main and secondary battery gun directors atop the battle lookout platform; newly-installed sky lookout position and 1.1 quadruple machine gun mounting; and siren on funnel front. Also note demarkation of dark and light grey paint of the ship's Measure 1 camouflage. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 96383
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