USS Juneau at anchor in New York City, New York, United States, 1 Jun 1942. Note that the upper surfaces retain the earlier camouflage scheme while hull has been repainted with different pattern.

Caption     USS Juneau at anchor in New York City, New York, United States, 1 Jun 1942. Note that the upper surfaces retain the earlier camouflage scheme while hull has been repainted with different pattern. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   19-N-31264
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Mark 12 5-inch/38 caliber   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 1,195 x 466 pixels
Photos on Same Day 1 Jun 1942
Photos at Same Place Brooklyn, New York, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
25 Mar 2018 09:42:36 PM

Note the paint scheme on the hull with a false bow designed to confuse enemy range-finding.

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