Destroyer Monaghan and a sister ship USS Dale sailing in formation during exercises off San Diego, 14 Sep 1936.

Caption     Destroyer Monaghan and a sister ship USS Dale sailing in formation during exercises off San Diego, 14 Sep 1936. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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Photo Size 726 x 323 pixels
Photos on Same Day 14 Sep 1936
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Craig R says:
25 Sep 2021 09:22:31 AM

This photo is one of many that were taken during an exercise recorded by MovieTone News on 14 September 1936 off the coast of California. Destroyer Squadron 20 out of San Diego steamed in a number of formations and made maneuvers through smoke screens laid down by USN aircraft from VP-7, VP-9 and VP-11.

Other photos in this series confirm that the destroyer immediately off Monaghan's port side is USS Dale (DD-353), while the next destroyer to Dale's port side is USS Worden (DD-352). The other destroyer visible in the distant background MAY be USS Dewey (DD-349), but her hull number is slightly blurry in other photos taken from this relative vantage point.

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