| Caption | Northampton-class cruiser USS Chester in Naples harbor, Italy during her shakedown cruise, 1930. ww2dbase | ||||
| Photographer | Unknown | ||||
| Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via NavSource | ||||
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| Photo Size | 3,508 x 1,666 pixels | ||||
| Photos at Same Place | Napoli, Italy | ||||
| Added By | David Stubblebine | ||||
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"Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!"Captain Henry P. Jim Crowe, Guadalcanal, 13 Jan 1943
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.