US Navy Task Group 38.3 entering Ulithi anchorage in a column following strikes in Philippine Islands, 24 Dec 1944, photo 4 of 7

Caption     US Navy Task Group 38.3 entering Ulithi anchorage in a column following strikes in Philippine Islands, 24 Dec 1944, photo 4 of 7 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives via United States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   80-G-301352
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Washington   Main article  Photos  Maps  
South Dakota   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Langley (Independence-class)   Main article  Photos  
North Carolina   Main article  Photos  
Ticonderoga   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photo Size 5,694 x 4,524 pixels
Photos in Series See all 7 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 24 Dec 1944
Photos at Same Place Ulithi, Caroline Islands
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  Public Domain. According to the US National Archives, as of 21 Jul 2010:
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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
29 May 2010 11:26:46 AM

The ships were, from front): Langley (CVL-27) Ticonderoga (CV-14) Washington (BB-56) North Carolina (BB-55) South Dakota (BB-57) Santa Fe (CL-60) Biloxi (CL-80) Mobile (CL-63) and Oakland (CL-95).

The photo was taken from Essex (CV-9).
2. Anonymous says:
12 Dec 2024 12:18:48 PM

The Naval History and Heritage Command identifies this photo as being taken on December 12. https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/our-collections/photography/numerical-list-of-images/nhhc-series/nh-series/80-G-301000/80-G-301352.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
13 Dec 2024 05:14:22 PM

Anonymous (above):
Yes, I have long been aware that the Navy’s date for this photo is Dec 12th but this is incorrect. All of these ships were at sea on Dec 12th and not together. I have devoted a great deal of time trying to establish the correct date for this photo and Dec 24th fits the image the best, but Dec 2nd is a strong candidate too. The Navy’s date for a photograph very commonly corresponds to the date the photo’s file number was assigned rather than the actual date of the photograph (which is part of my reasoning for Dec 2nd). I have corresponded to NHHC over this very issue but they are unpersuaded. Thank you for taking an interest in this question but for now, the caption will remain as it is.

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