| Caption | Â Â Â | Northampton-class cruiser USS Chester in Naples harbor, Italy during her shakedown cruise, 1930. ww2dbase | ||||||
| Source | Â Â Â | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via NavSource | ||||||
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| Photos at Same Place | Â | Naples, Italy | ||||||
| Added By | Â | David Stubblebine | ||||||
| Added Date | Â | 26 Jan 2020 | ||||||
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26 Aug 2020 08:38:06 PM
This is an excellent example of the detail of the Northampton-class as-built. Note also how the lighting casts long shadows across the side of the hull including what appears to be a diving platform abreast of the number 2 main turret.