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2E USS Iowa BB-61 as built, trials, and "working up". March through July, 1943.
New York Navy Yard's "IOWA Scroll" of workers that purchased $431,000 of War Bonds in honor of USS Iowa. March 1, 1943.
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Unidentified IOWA featured on the Newsweek's March 8, 1943 cover while on trials. Note the radar is not shown.
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Starboard view of USS Iowa in Bayone NJ dry dock for inclining experiments. March 28, 1943 - F1111C338.
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Stern view of USS Iowa in Bayone NJ dry dock for inclining experiments. March 28, 1943 - F1111C342.
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Full view of USS Iowa in Bayone NJ dry dock for inclining experiments. March 28, 1943 - F1111C341.
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In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.
Kids board free with a paid adult.