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NH 83074 USS North Carolina (BB-55)

Photo #: NH 83074  USS North Carolina (BB-55)
Title: USS North Carolina (BB-55)
Description: At sea during her shakedown cruise, circa April-May 1941. Note what appears to be false-bow-wave camouflage forward, possibly the result of wave action on her new paint. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Maher Collection. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 83074
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