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The U.S.S. West Virginia at sea moments after her launch in November 1921, surrounded by support craft. The battleship, nicknamed the "Wee Vee", was commissioned in December 1, 1923.

1. U.S.S. West Virginia Immediately after Launch, Newport News, Va.

IDNO:: 001499
Title:: U.S.S. West Virginia Immediately after Launch, Newport News, Va.
Date:: 1921/11/19
Description:: The U.S.S. West Virginia at sea moments after her launch in November 1921, surrounded by support craft. The battleship, nicknamed the "Wee Vee", was commissioned in December 1, 1923.

The U.S.S. West Virginia next to another much smaller boat. Stamped on back: Official photograph. Not to be used for publication by order of the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.

2. U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:: 001494
Title:: U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:: 1921/11/19
Description:: The U.S.S. West Virginia next to another much smaller boat. Stamped on back: Official photograph. Not to be used for publication by order of the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.

Men and women dining in celebration of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

3. Dinner Party for Christening of U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:: 001492
Title:: Dinner Party for Christening of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:: 1921/11/19
Description:: Men and women dining in celebration of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

U.S.S. West Virginia leaving dry docks with a crowd of onlookers.

4. U.S.S. West Virginia Leaving Dry Dock

IDNO:: 001487
Title:: U.S.S. West Virginia Leaving Dry Dock
Date:: 1921/11/19
Description:: U.S.S. West Virginia leaving dry docks with a crowd of onlookers.