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Sailors and Naval officers fill the battleship's deck.

1. U.S.S. West Virginia Homecoming

Captain Spears and his inspecting party make a routine inspection.

2. Naval Officer Inspect Crew Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

A sailor stands in the boat while it's being raised by the battleship's crane. The "punt" boat was used only to paint the sides of the ship. The boat pictured on the far left is a whale boat, which is used as a life boat and is also used in racing. The boat on the right  is called a "racing cutter" and is also used as a life boat and in cutter racing.

3. U.S.S. West Virginia Crane Hoisting "Punt" Boat

The U.S.S. West Virginia crew organized on the deck.

4. All Hands on Deck, U.S.S. West Virginia