USS IOWA (BB-61)


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5503
Date
February 1943
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
The battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) view taken in February 1943 at the New York Navy Yard at the time of commissioning. Note the shipboard detail, including: the funnel; guns (5"/38, 40 mm); gun director. Also note the 20mm gun galleries and the 5" guns at high angle elevation.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
80-G-K-826
Subjects
Ordnance, Ships and Vessels, USS Iowa (BB-61)
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