[Ships in harbor]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_349SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 6CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotographs (two, taped together) of ships in a harbor, Saipan, July 28, 1944.

Inscription on verso: "Essex spent one day here to load bombs / I18."

Inscription on verso: "U.S.S. Cabana / July 28, 1944 / I19."

Stamped on verso: "[crossed out: 'Tincan'] just off Saipan."

Caption on album page: "Saipan, July 28, 1944 -- Essex spent one day here replenishing bomb supply."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.Creation Date1944-07-28SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyShipsCabana (Destroyer : DE-260)PlaceNorthern Mariana IslandsExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 17 x 25 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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