Artifact Gallery:
Battleship USS Iowa Museum Los Angeles collects relevant artifacts to help tell the story of the ship and the Surface Navy to a broad audience. Below you will find some of our accessioned artifacts in our collection. Not all items are on display and are monitored according to our collections management policy.
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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.
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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.
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Stern view of USS Iowa anchored off New York with boat booms rigged. April 4, 1943 - F1111C359.
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