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The U.S. Navy battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) drydocked in an Advanced Base Sectional Dock (ABSD) at the Pacific, circa 1944. (Photos on blog)

Note the extensive anti-torpedo “blister” built into her hull side and paravane streaming chains running from her forefoot to her foredeck. She is painted in Camouflage Mea

The U.S. Navy battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) underway off New York City (USA) during the Naval Review before President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 31 May 1934. Pennsylvania was then serving as flagship of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, Admiral David F. Sellers, USN

U.S.S. Pennsylvania, Dec. 13, 1916

The United States battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) underway, c. 1920

USS Pennsylvania, probably during 1925 visit to Australia.

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