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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 64965
USS Von Steuben (ID # 3017)
In Brest harbor, France, during World War I. The silhouette of
a destroyer, with a large wave at its bow to indicate speed,
is painted on her hull side as a camouflage measure.
Collection of Peter K. Connelly. Courtesy of William H. Davis,
1967.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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