Destroyer USS Russell coming alongside the stricken USS Hornet (Yorktown-class) with cruiser USS Northampton standing off (right), Battle of Santa Cruz Islands, 26 Oct 1942. Photo 1 of 2.

Caption   Destroyer USS Russell coming alongside the stricken USS Hornet (Yorktown-class) with cruiser USS Northampton standing off (right), Battle of Santa Cruz Islands, 26 Oct 1942. Photo 1 of 2. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-33897
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Photos in Series See all photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 26 Oct 1942
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 13 Aug 2020

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