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NH 63920 Salvage of USS Oklahoma (BB-37)

Photo #: NH 63920 Salvage of USS Oklahoma (BB-37), 1942-44
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Description: Ductwork installed to ventilate the capsized battleship's starboard side blister during salvage work. Photographed 11 December 1942, as the ship was being prepared for righting. Note the lugs welded to the blister side, to which the righting cables will be attached. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 63920
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