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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 103681

HMS Vanguard
(British Battleship, 1946)

Heavy seas break over the ship's bow during NATO exercise Operation "Mainbrace", 19 September 1952. At the time, Vanguard was making about 30 knots during a "speed run".
Photographed by Blanchette.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 4 April 2006