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80-G-K-5919 Occupation of Iceland, July 1941. Seen from the Quarterdeck of USS NEW YORK (BB-34)

Occupation of Iceland, July 1941. Seen from the Quarterdeck of USS NEW YORK (BB-34)
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Title: Occupation of Iceland, July 1941. Seen from the Quarterdeck of USS NEW YORK (BB-34)
Caption: Occupation of Iceland, July 1941. Seen from the Quarterdeck of USS NEW YORK (BB-34) , Atlantic Fleet Ships steam out of Reykjavik Harbor, Iceland at the time of the initial U.S. occupation in early July 1941. Next ship astern is USS ARKANSAS (BB-33), followed by USS BROOKLYN (CL-40) and USS NASHVILLE (CL-43). Note 3"/50 gun on alert at left, and quick-release life ring at right.
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Catalog #: 80-G-K-5919
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: Color Photo
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