Chronometer from the German U-505 at the National Museum of the United States Navy in Washington DC, 20 Dec 2018.

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Caption     Chronometer from the German U-505 at the National Museum of the United States Navy in Washington DC, 20 Dec 2018. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Washington DC, United States
Date 20 Dec 2018
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 3,038 x 3,038 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
13 Jul 2019 01:38:41 PM

This chronometer was taken as a war trophy by Captain Daniel Gallery who commanded the operation that captured U-505 and later donated to the museum.

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