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American dreadnought, USS Pennsylvania, New York, USA
View from the 31st storey of the Whitehall Building, New York, USA, showing the dreadnought USS Pennsylvania steaming down the river on the way to the sea, to take part in fleet manoeuvres. Date: September 1920
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In this evocative photograph taken from the 31st story of the Whitehall Building in New York City, the USS Pennsylvania, an American dreadnought battleship, is seen steaming down the Hudson River on its way to the sea for fleet maneuvers in September 1920. The end of World War I was only a year prior, and the sight of this mighty warship leaving the harbor would have been a powerful reminder of the United States' military prowess and commitment to maintaining a strong navy. The USS Pennsylvania, commissioned in 1916, was the second ship of the Pennsylvania class of battleships and was named after the keystone state. With a displacement of over 27,000 tons and armed with a main battery of ten 14-inch guns, the Pennsylvania was a formidable vessel that represented the pinnacle of naval technology at the time. The silhouette of the battleship against the backdrop of the New York City skyline is a striking image, and the man in the foreground, gazing intently at the scene, adds a sense of human scale and interest to the photograph. The USS Pennsylvania's departure for fleet maneuvers marked the beginning of a new chapter in the post-war era, as the United States continued to assert its role as a global military power. This photograph is a testament to the rich maritime history of New York City and the United States Navy, and serves as a reminder of the important role that the navy played in shaping the world after the First World War. The image captures a moment in time that is both historical and iconic, and is a must-have for anyone interested in military history, maritime photography, or the history of New York City.
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