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Launching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 2 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyLaunching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 3 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyLaunching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 4 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyMatron of Honor Mrs. A. F. Huntington and Sponsor Mrs. William C. Baker after the launching ceremony of Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942
Launching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 2 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyLaunching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 3 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyLaunching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 4 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyMatron of Honor Mrs. A. F. Huntington and Sponsor Mrs. William C. Baker after the launching ceremony of Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942
Sponsor Mrs. William C. Baker after the launching ceremony of Wahoo, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942Submarine Wahoo in mid-channel just outside of Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942Submarine Wahoo off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942Submarine Wahoo shortly after launching, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 1 of 2
Sponsor Mrs. William C. Baker after the launching ceremony of Wahoo, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942Submarine Wahoo in mid-channel just outside of Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942Submarine Wahoo off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942Submarine Wahoo shortly after launching, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 1 of 2
Submarine Wahoo shortly after launching, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 2 of 2Port quarter of the destroyer Monaghan off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, Feb 17, 1942.Destroyer USS Shaw shortly after her arrival at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 18 Feb 1942. Note her temporary bow fitted at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photo 1 of 2.Destroyer USS Shaw shortly after her arrival at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 18 Feb 1942. Note her temporary bow fitted at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photo 2 of 2.
Submarine Wahoo shortly after launching, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 2 of 2Port quarter of the destroyer Monaghan off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, Feb 17, 1942.Destroyer USS Shaw shortly after her arrival at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 18 Feb 1942. Note her temporary bow fitted at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photo 1 of 2.Destroyer USS Shaw shortly after her arrival at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 18 Feb 1942. Note her temporary bow fitted at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photo 2 of 2.
Plan view of DetroitHenley at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942Plan view, aft, of destroyer Helm, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942Plan view, forward, of destroyer Helm, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942
Plan view of Detroit's forward superstructure and bow area, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 18 Feb 1942Henley at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942Plan view, aft, of destroyer Helm, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942Plan view, forward, of destroyer Helm, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942
Destroyer USS Shaw entering Drydock No. 1 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942.Helm off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942Henley off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942Destroyer USS Shaw in Drydock No. 1 at Mare Islands Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, Feb 1942. Note Shaw’s replacement bow being constructed at the left.
Destroyer USS Shaw entering Drydock No. 1 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942.Helm off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942Henley off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942Destroyer USS Shaw in Drydock No. 1 at Mare Islands Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, Feb 1942. Note Shaw’s replacement bow being constructed at the left.

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