"Image of a torpedo boat destroyer under construction at Mare Island, California during World War One. The photograph captures the progress made after eleven days of work on the destroyer 'Ward,' which was launched 17 days after the keel was laid. Taken by a photographer, this image is for official use only."

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Size: 8336px × 5650px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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