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Crew members walk around the deck while the ship is at sea.

19. Fan Tail of U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea

IDNO:
051927
Title:
Fan Tail of U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea
Date:
1936
Description:
Crew members walk around the deck while the ship is at sea.
A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.

20. U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.

IDNO:
051926
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.
Each link in the anchor chain weighs 100 lbs. and is one foot long. The chain falls through the hawse pipes.

21. U.S.S. West Virginia Anchor Chain and Pipes

IDNO:
051921
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Anchor Chain and Pipes
Date:
1936
Description:
Each link in the anchor chain weighs 100 lbs. and is one foot long. The chain falls through the hawse pipes.
Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.

22. Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051920
Title:
Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

23. Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051898
Title:
Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

24. Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051896
Title:
Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1944-45
Description:
Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.