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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 83074

USS North Carolina (BB-55)


At sea during her shakedown cruise, circa April-May 1941.
Note what appears to be false-bow-wave camouflage forward, possibly the result of wave action on her new paint.

Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Maher Collection.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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17 April 2000