A stern view of submarine V-5 (later Narwhal) shortly before launching at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, United States, 17 Dec 1929. Note the stern torpedo tubes just above the rudder.

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Caption     A stern view of submarine V-5 (later Narwhal) shortly before launching at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, United States, 17 Dec 1929. Note the stern torpedo tubes just above the rudder. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Kittery, Maine, United States
Date 17 Dec 1929
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via PigBoats.com
Link to Source    Link
 
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Photos on Same Day 17 Dec 1929
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,200 x 907 pixels



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