USS MASSACHUSETTS DRY-DOCKING PHOTO GALLERY: Click on any of the thumbnails below to examine a photo in closer detail. These photos were taken by Battleship Cove's director of finance, David Keyes, whose father, Ralph, helped to build the ship. All images copyright USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Inc.
Three seagulls perch on the guns of the stately USS Massachusetts.
Photo: David W. Keyes
A tugboat nudges BB59.
Photo: David W. Keyes
An official tugboat escort!
Photo: David W. Keyes
USS Massachusetts on her final approach
Photo: David W. Keyes
USS Massachusetts backs into her temporary parking spot.
Photo: David W. Keyes
Our faithful crew.
Photo: David W. Keyes
A ship in need of a good scrub.
Photo: David W. Keyes
Two of BB59's propellers were removed for permanent display on shore at Battleship Cove.
Photo: David W. Keyes
Time and Mother Nature prove tougher than the Axis.
Photo: David W. Keyes
Standing under 46,000 tons.
Photo: David W. Keyes
Boston is always a great host to Big Mamie.
Photo: David W. Keyes