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NH 96825 Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California

Photo #: NH 96825  Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California
Title: Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California
Description: Damage resulting from the 17 July 1944 ammunition explosion. This view looks northeast, showing damaged Building A-1, (railway station) with men working in its vicinity. Note upended barrel at right, marked For Fire Only. Photograph was taken by the Mare Island Navy Yard. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 96825
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