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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 101086

Breech of a large Naval Gun


Photographed on board a battleship, circa 1913. The ship is probably USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17), and the gun is presumably an 8"/45 or 12"/45.
Note the name "Emilie" painted on it.

From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 2 April 2008