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Norfolk, Va. (Sep. 16, 2003) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) departs Naval Station Norfolk to avoid Hurricane Isabel.  More than 40 destroyers, frigates, and amphibious ships left the naval station piers to avoid any potential damage from the high winds and seas generated by the hurricane.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg.  (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
September 16, 2003
Photographer
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
Caption Writer
LCDR Paul Jensen, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHD 1
Other Visible Equipment
Tugboat
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Norfolk, VA
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available