Brooklyn Navy Yard - Photo #114 - Other Ships

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Photo: US Navy
A three-gun turret being lowered into place onto the North Carolina, 7 Sep 1940. The turret was built in the WPA-constructed turret assembly facility, and is being lowered by the Hammerhead Crane, itself very likely paid for out of New Deal funds.