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Workers continue to position IOWA over her keel blocks. Note size comparison of the boat and IOWA
Workers continue to position IOWA over her keel blocks. Note size comparison of the boat and IOWA's bow. October 20, 1942 - 80-G-13562
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Tug boats begin moving the dry dock caisson into position to close the dock with Iowa inside. October 20, 1942 - 80-G-13559
Tug boats begin moving the dry dock caisson into position to close the dock with Iowa inside. October 20, 1942 - 80-G-13559
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Tug boats push the caisson into its final position to seal the dry dock. October 20, 1942 - 80-G-13560
Tug boats push the caisson into its final position to seal the dry dock. October 20, 1942 - 80-G-13560
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Workers on IOWA
Workers on IOWA's stern continue to adjust the lines as the tug boats push the caisson into its final position. October 20, 1942 - 80-G-13564
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A shipyard worker communicates with the docking crew as IOWA
A shipyard worker communicates with the docking crew as IOWA's final position over her keel blocks is secured. October 20, 1942 - 80-G-13563
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