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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 106197

USS Connecticut
(Battleship # 18)

Ducking a "polywog" during Equator crossing ceremonies while the "Great White Fleet" was on the first leg of its World cruise, 6 January 1908.
The original image is printed on post card ("PMO") stock.

Donation of Mrs. Ruth Mayfield, 1973.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 23 October 2008