Large Wave over the Flight Deck

Object NamePhotograph

Historic Owner Elmer B. Fiorini

Association USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)

DateDecember 5, 1957

PeriodCold War

Mediumphotographic paper, ink

ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts

Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Commander E.B. Fiorini U.S.N. P2023.66.02

Object numberP2023.66.02

DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Official horizontal image of USS Intrepid's flight deck looking forward with a large wave cresting over the ship. The steam catapult track is visible on the flight deck. A partial view of the island is seen to the right of the flight deck. There is a white border around the image.

Back has "No. CVA-11: (L) 452 Date: 5 Dec 1957 // U.S.S. Intrepid (CVA-11) // Made for: // Subject: View of solid wall of water // breaking over the flight deck // of the U.S.S. Intrepid, CVA 11 // during heavy seas // Released // If published credit // must be given as follows // "Official Photograph // U.S. Navy"" printed in black ink and handwritten in blue ink.

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