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Photo #: NH 104566

USS Burns
(DM-11, formerly DD-171)

Backing out of her berth in Honolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii Territory, circa 1923-1924, when she was commanded by Lieutenant Commander Olaf M. Hustvedt.
Burns is wearing her destroyer bow number ("171") with the Mine Force insignia.
At right is the stern of USS Seattle (CA-11), Flagship of the United States Fleet.

Photo from the 1909-1924 album of Vice Admiral Olaf M. Hustvedt, USN (Retired). Courtesy of Rick Hauck, 2006.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 17 February 2007