![Bagley-class destroyers Blue and Helm on 27 May 1937, the date of their launching, in Drydock #2 at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. [Colorized by WW2DB]](/images/ai/20230224/5f5440f51a0ec.jpg)
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| Caption | Bagley-class destroyers Blue and Helm on 27 May 1937, the date of their launching, in Drydock #2 at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. [Colorized by WW2DB] ww2dbase | ||||||||
| Colorization Note | This photograph was originally a black and white photograph; the colorized version presented here was a derivative work by WW2DB. The colors used in this version were speculative, and could be significantly different from the real colors. Processed using Adobe Photoshop Image Processor, with default neural filter, selecting "None" as the profile. View the original black and white photograph at its own permanent page. | ||||||||
| Photographer | Unknown | ||||||||
| Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy | ||||||||
| Identification Code | NH61903 / 19-N-18066 | ||||||||
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| Photo Size | 1,280 x 1,029 pixels | ||||||||
| Photos at Same Place | Portsmouth, Virginia, United States | ||||||||
| Added By | David Stubblebine | ||||||||
| Colorized Date | 24 Feb 2023 | ||||||||
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| WW2-Era Place Name | Portsmouth, Virginia, United States |
| Lat/Long | 36.8200, -76.2933 |
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