USS IOWA (BB-61)


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5502
Date
February 22 1943
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
View looking forward from the masthead, showing 16"/50 guns and top of Mk8 fire control radar antenna (bottom). Taken at New York Navy Yard, 22 February 1943, at the time of her commissioning ceremonies. Note visitors boarding at left.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
80-G-K-824
Subjects
Launchings, Military Personnel, Ordnance, USS Iowa (BB-61)
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