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NH 77440 Greek battleships Kilkis Lemnos

Photo #: NH 77440 Greek battleships Kilkis Lemnos
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Title: Greek battleships Kilkis Lemnos
Description: Photo #: NH 77440 Greek battleships Kilkis and Lemnos Sunk in the basin of the Greek naval base at Salamis after they were hit by German air attacks on 23 April 1941. Seen from the harbor pier following the arrival of the German army. Kilkis, the former USS Mississippi (Battleship # 23), is in the foreground. Lemnos, ex-USS Idaho (Battleship # 24), is in the distance, with her guns removed. Photograph and some caption information were provided by Franz Selinger, via the U.S. Naval Institute. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 77440
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