The launching of the USS Lexington (Essex-class) at the Bethlehem Steel Company shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, 26 Sep 1942. Note that the island structure is yet to be built.

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Caption     The launching of the USS Lexington (Essex-class) at the Bethlehem Steel Company shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, 26 Sep 1942. Note that the island structure is yet to be built. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Date 26 Sep 1942
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-K-13954
 
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Photos on Same Day 26 Sep 1942
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 900 x 713 pixels



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