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Chronometer from the German U-505 at the National Museum of the United States Navy in Washington DC, 20 Dec 2018.

Caption   Chronometer from the German U-505 at the National Museum of the United States Navy in Washington DC, 20 Dec 2018. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
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The Capture of the U-505   Main article  Photos  
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Photos at Same Place Washington DC, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 13 Jul 2019

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
13 Jul 2019 01:38:41 PM

This chronometer was taken as a war trophy by Captain Daniel Gallery who commanded the operation that captured U-505 and later donated to the museum.

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