New York ..... An impressive shot of the U.S.S. West Virginia, one of uncle Sam's most potent battle wagons. As She steamed majestically down the east river under the Brooklyn bridge today at the start of her long voyage back to the Pacific. The imposing skyline of Manhattan in background forms a striking setting for the ship as she says goodbye to the home of father Knickerbocker where she had been scheduled to play an important role in world's fair celebrations until ordered back to the west coast with other ships of the fleet. June 06, 1939. (Photo by International News Photo).