The cruiser Nashville began slipping down the ways after several nervous, motionless moments following christening at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, New Jersey, United States, 2 Oct 1937.

Caption     The cruiser Nashville began slipping down the ways after several nervous, motionless moments following christening at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, New Jersey, United States, 2 Oct 1937. ww2dbase
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Nashville   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 682 x 644 pixels
Photos on Same Day 2 Oct 1937
Photos at Same Place Camden, New Jersey, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
9 Jun 2021 06:36:31 PM

Note how much of Nashville’s hull was intended to be below the waterline.

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