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2E USS Iowa BB-61 as built, trials, and "working up". March through July, 1943.

USS Iowa being tugged from Bayone NJ dry dock to Gravesend Bay. March 29, 1943 - US Navy photo.
USS Iowa being tugged from Bayone NJ dry dock to Gravesend Bay. March 29, 1943 - US Navy photo.
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USS Iowa anchored in Gravesend Bay after moving from Bayonne NJ dry dock. March 29, 1943 - USN 60010.
USS Iowa anchored in Gravesend Bay after moving from Bayonne NJ dry dock. March 29, 1943 - USN 60010.
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USS Iowa anchored off New York, wearing Measure 22 camouflage. April 4, 1943 - F1111C361.
USS Iowa anchored off New York, wearing Measure 22 camouflage. April 4, 1943 - F1111C361.
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Stern view of USS Iowa anchored off New York with boat booms rigged. April 4, 1943 - F1111C359.
Stern view of USS Iowa anchored off New York with boat booms rigged. April 4, 1943 - F1111C359.
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Bow view of USS Iowa anchored off New York with a trash barge placed at her port. April 7, 1943 - US Navy photo.
Bow view of USS Iowa anchored off New York with a trash barge placed at her port. April 7, 1943 - US Navy photo.
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