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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