Photo #: NH 54896
Admiral James O. Richardson, USN (center),
Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet
Takes a turn around the deck on board his flagship, USS Pennsylvania
(BB-38), circa January-May 1940.
Accompanying him are (left) Admiral Charles P. Snyder, Commander,
Battle Force, U.S. Fleet, and (right) Vice Admiral William S.
Pye, Commander Battleships, Battle Force.
Note fancy capstan cover and 14" gun barrels overhead.
City in the distance is probably Long Beach, California.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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