The incomplete French battleship Jean Bart at Casablanca, French Morocco, 16 Nov 1942; note Jean Bart's damage from 16-inch shells and 1,000-pound bombs, and French escort ship with pennant number T23 in background; photograph taken by a crew member of USS Chenango

Caption     The incomplete French battleship Jean Bart at Casablanca, French Morocco, 16 Nov 1942; note Jean Bart's damage from 16-inch shells and 1,000-pound bombs, and French escort ship with pennant number T23 in background; photograph taken by a crew member of USS Chenango ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives via United States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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Identification Code   80-G-31605
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Photo Size 5,344 x 4,248 pixels
Photos on Same Day 16 Nov 1942
Photos at Same Place Casablanca, French Morocco
Added By David Stubblebine
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Lat/Long 33.6064, -7.6127
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