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Top rated - British and American Navy in Berehaven
USS Utah332 viewsUSS Utah with baloon in Berehaven Harbour,1918 (1 votes)	USS Stevens & USS Oklahoma 406 viewsBerehaven Sound 1918 (1 votes)	USS Nevada282 viewsDivision 6, composed of the Utah (flagship), Nevada, and Oklahoma, were based on Berehaven, Bantry Bay, Ireland, its principal duty being to protect convoys from possible enemy raiders. This division made two trips into the Channel, escorting convoys when enemy submarines were reported in the vicinity. Maj. Leon W. Hoyt was the division Marine officer of this division during its entire stay in European waters. Later Division 6 joined Division 9 at Portland Bill and both divisions left that port in time to assist the Pennsylvania in escorting President Wilson, on board the George Washington into the harbour of Brest. (1 votes)	Johnny Sheehan355 viewsJohnny Sheehan, Filane during a mine sweeping operation. He is 2nd to left with head bowed (1 votes)
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