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On Wed. 27 Dec 1939 The keel for future submarine Gar was laid down

1939-12-27 · Groton, Connecticut · United States

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Submarine Gar Electric Boat Company workers laying the keel of future submarine Gar, Groton, Connecticut, United States, 1000 hours on 27 Dec 1939

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