New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5512
Date
1943
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
Dusk falls over the Navy Yard docks, circa June-September 1943. The ship in the center, just beyond the crane, is USS Gherardi (DD-637). USS Luce (DD-522) is at left, with only her bow visible. USS Butler (DD-636) is at right, with only her stern visible. USS Doyle (DD-494) is in the right background. A British light cruiser, painted in yellow primer, is in the left background. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
80-G-K-3859
Subjects
Hammerhead Crane, USS Butler (DD-36), USS Doyle (DD-494/DMS-34), USS Gherardi (DD-637), USS Luce (DD-522)
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