USS New Jersey BB-62

NJ in dry dock, Philly shipyard

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NJ note top of mast removed for transit beneath bridges

muzzle 67 feet from the breech

breach

16″ 55 caliber barrel

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massive props

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magnesium blocks

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giant rudders, five bladed inboard props

starboard screws and shaft

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under there New Jersey

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looking up at the prow

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massive blocks over 300 support the ship

yours truly at the bow

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