Photo #: NH 73128
USS Maryland (Armored Cruiser # 8)
Breech of one of the ship's four 8"/40 guns, circa 1906.
Photographed by F.B. Way, a crew member, who inscribed on its
reverse: "T'was on this gun I qualified as Heavy Gun Pointer
1st Class".
This gun is marked, at the top of the breech face:
"U.S. Naval Gun Factory W.N.Y."
"8 in. Gun Mark V No. 98"
Donation of F.M. Deats, 1963.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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