
Caption | Mare Island photo of bow damage to USS St. Louis after a torpedo hit in the Battle of Kolombangara, 13 Jul 1943, although this photo was taken on 19 Aug 1943. Note the offset from center of 12ft 7in. Photo 1 of 2. ww2dbase | |||||||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via navsource.org | |||||||||
Link to Source | Link | |||||||||
Identification Code | MINY 5922-43 | |||||||||
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Photo Size | 1,161 x 1,409 pixels | |||||||||
Photos in Series | See all 2 photos in this series | |||||||||
Photos on Same Day | 19 Aug 1943 | |||||||||
Photos at Same Place | Vallejo, California, United States | |||||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||||||
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