Ward under construction at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, shown 24 hours after the keel was laid. The photograph depicts the progress made with preparation of bulkheads, sections of the keel, deckhouses, and bridge structure. The image is marked as "For Official Use Only."

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Size: 8066px × 5360px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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