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NH 83057 Salvage of USS West Virginia (BB-48)

Photo #: NH 83057 USS West Virginia (BB-48)
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Description: In Drydock Number One at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard, 17 June 1942. She was receiving repairs for the massive damage she received in the 7 December 1941 Japanese attack. Note that her hull side and upper deck amidships has been cut away. Collection of Vice Admiral Homer N. Wallin, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 83057
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