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[USS Essex's anchor being lowered after arriving in Puget Sound]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_456SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 3, Folder 4CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of the USS Essex's anchor being lowered after arriving in the Puget Sound, Washington, September 13, 1945.

Inscription on verso: "Sept. 13, 1945 / Essex's anchor droping [sic] in Puget Sound after 17 months at sea."

Caption on album page: "Sept. 13, 1945 -- Essex drops anchor in Puget Sound after 17 months at sea."

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 Date1945-09-13SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier)PlacePuget Sound (Wash.)Washginton (State)United StatesExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 8 x 10 inLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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[USS Essex's anchor being lowered after arriving in Puget Sound]