Coast Battleship No. 4 - NH 96027
Summary
(ex-USS Iowa, Battleship # 4) Under fire by battleship guns, while in use as a radio-controlled target during Fleet gunnery practice off Panama, 22 March 1923. Note projectiles hitting the water on either side of the target, and the ship's collapsed forward smokestack. Photographed by A.E. Wells. The ship was sunk as a result of damage received in this exercise. Collection of Commodore Norman C. Gillette, USN. U.S.
Tags
united states
naval history
naval history and heritage command
black and white photographs
uss iowa bb 4
ultra high resolution
high resolution
us navy ships
battleship
Date
22/03/1923
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain