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NH 60251 U.S. Crane Ship Kearsarge

Photo #: NH 60251 U.S. Crane Ship Kearsarge
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Title: U.S. Crane Ship Kearsarge
Description: Test of the ship's 250-ton revolving crane, while she was undergoing conversion at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, 30 October 1922. Kearsarge is seen here lifting a 312-ton load on the right and left main hoist with equalizer at 101-foot reach on an even keel. Jib fore and aft at an angle of 38 degrees 46 minutes. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 60251
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