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NH 96671 USS MANCHESTER (CL-83)

USS MANCHESTER (CL-83)
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Title: USS MANCHESTER (CL-83)
Caption: Departing Yokosuka Harbor on 20 January 1956 as part of operation "Glory," the return to Hawaii of 50 unidentified American dead from the Korean war. Two caskets are visible on the fantail. This photo also shows her with 3"/50 guns in place of her 40mm battery. She was the only CLEVELAND class cruiser to receive this modification. USS PICKAWAY (APA-222) is in the background.
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Catalog #: NH 96671
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Fri, Jan 20, 1956
After this Year: 1950
Before this Year: 1959
Original Medium: BW Photo
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