File:Bow of USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) under tow toward Guam in June 1945.jpg

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Description The detached and capsized bow of the U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) under tow toward Guam in June 1945. It had broken loose in a typhoon on 5 June. While under salvage, Pittsburgh's bow was humorously called USS McKeesport and suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH 98250 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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