#Warship

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USS South Dakota (BB-57) docked in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, circa May 14 to June 3, 1942. Her crewmen are familiarizing themselves in preparation for her shakedown cruise.

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Workers are wrapping up fitting her out.

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Note: a Consolidated PBY Catalina is flying by in the left photo.

Photographed by George Strock of LIFE magazine. Identified by Peter DeForest.

LIFE Magazine Archives: 115767661, 115767662, 115767665, 115767666

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