Boats - Sailing - Ships
Jan. 01, 1962 - Biggest U.S.-Navy unit ever on visit in Hamburg: A unit of eight ships of the United States navy visits Hamburg from the 5th to the 17th January 62. The 25 000 tons aircraft carrier Essex (ESSEX) is escorted by the tanker Pawoatuk (PAWOATUK) and six destroyers. The 387 officers and 4300 crew will receive a great welcome and a big program while staying at Hamburg. Photo shows the Essex on which sailors form the words :greetings to Hamburg and the escorting tanker with two destroyers on way into Hamburg harbour
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13238111
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46999390
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5016px x 3602px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA
