The story
USS Whale off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Apr 1945Stern view of USS Whale off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Apr 1945Bow view of USS Whale off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Apr 1945Starboard view of USS Whale off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Apr 1945
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.