Freighter SS Absaroka with her decks awash after being torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-19 off the San Pedro harbor entrance, Los Angeles, California, United States, 24 Dec 1941.

Caption     Freighter SS Absaroka with her decks awash after being torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-19 off the San Pedro harbor entrance, Los Angeles, California, United States, 24 Dec 1941. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Maritime Commission
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Photo Size 1,200 x 971 pixels
Photos on Same Day 24 Dec 1941
Photos at Same Place San Pedro Channel, California, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
15 Mar 2023 01:26:00 PM

Absaroka was kept afloat by her cargo of lumber. She was later repaired and returned to service.

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