American aircraft carrier USS Wasp (Wasp-class) at anchor in Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, 6 Apr 1942. Cruiser USS Wichita is seen at right and battleship USS Washington in the center.

Caption   American aircraft carrier USS Wasp (Wasp-class) at anchor in Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, 6 Apr 1942. Cruiser USS Wichita is seen at right and battleship USS Washington in the center. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-11925
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Photos on Same Day 6 Apr 1942
Photos at Same Place Scapa Flow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 20 Aug 2019

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
20 Aug 2019 10:05:44 PM

Royal Navy battleship HMS King George V is seen arriving at far left and aircraft carrier HMS Victorious is seen center-left.

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Lat/Long 58.8530, -3.1225
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