USS Chicago  CA-29

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The following pictures are courtesy of Randy Kimes

 
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Picture taken 1938-39 by Art Melvin, Ships Photographer
Columbia Clacier, Prince William Sound, Alaska

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Taken late 1930's

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Taken 1940-41

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Taken 20 Dec 1942 in San Franciso Bay, California during sea trials with new bow.
This was replacement for one lost during the Battle of Savo Island 8-9 Aug 1942
Left San Francisco 31 Dec 1942 to return to South Pacific

        Copyright © 1997 Tom Pirtle.  All rights reserved.