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NH 107017 Homeward Bound U.S. Troops

Photo #: NH 107017 Homeward Bound U.S. Troops
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Title: Homeward Bound U.S. Troops
Description: Boarding USS Seattle (Armored Cruiser # 11) from the ferry lighter Knickerbocker, in Brest Harbor, France, circa early 1919. Note the 3/50 anti-aircraft gun on Seattle's deck, in the right center foreground. Also note that Knickerbocker is fitted with a mast in front of her pilothouse. This feature was removed by at least May 1919. The original image is printed on post card (AZO) stock. Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2010. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 107017
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