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Black and white photograph of the submarine USS Growler at sea
USS Growler at Sea
Black and white photograph of the submarine USS Growler at sea
Black and white photograph of the submarine USS Growler at sea

USS Growler at Sea

Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Date1959–1961
PeriodCold War
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Family of Charles H. O'Day. P2021.22.06
Object numberP2021.22.06
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Official horizontal view of the starboard side of the submarine USS Growler (SSG-577) at sea. The top surface of the submarine is painted a darker color than the vertical surfaces and sail. The hull number 577 is painted on the sail. There is smoke coming from the aft end of the submarine. The sea is calm around the submarine.

Back has "No. NB-14 Date // Photo Lab // Submarine Base, Navy // Pearl Harbor, T.H. // Unit // 6078/700 // Made For // Subject // Released // If Published, Credit // Must Be Given As Follows // "Official Photograph // U.S. Navy"" Printed in black ink.
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