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Photo Info
| Uploaded | July 7, 2008 |
| Taken | October 10, 2007 |
| Make | Fujifilm |
| Model | FinePix S5700 S700 |
| Exposure | 1/500 sec at f/6.3 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 16.8 mm |
| ISO | 64 |
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This is the original mast of the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa. She was commissioned August 17, 1934.
In 1944 she was involved with convey protection. She also took part in the strikes in Norway, in the invasion of Normandy and South France.
In 1945 she participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
She fought in four of the most crucial battles of the war.
The original mast that you see here, is on display in the center of Veterans Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
2 responses
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Tammy Espino gave props (7 Jul 2008):
Nice sunny,cloudy,windy day captured here. Thanks for telling the story on the flag. Learn something new everyday :)
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frank degenhardt gave props (9 Jul 2008):
Tammy- LOL I think this is the Tammy and Frank show, but am cool. Thanks for being you and for the support
