Diagram of torpedo damage to USS Northampton sustained in the Battle of Tassafaronga that caused the ship to sink, seen in United States Navy publication 'War Damage Report No. 41' dated 20 Mar 1944

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Caption     Diagram of torpedo damage to USS Northampton sustained in the Battle of Tassafaronga that caused the ship to sink, seen in United States Navy publication 'War Damage Report No. 41' dated 20 Mar 1944 ww2dbase
Date 20 Mar 1944
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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Added By David Stubblebine
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