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.

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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
WW2-Era Location Name Vallejo, California, United States
Date 19 Aug 1943
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via navsource.org
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   MINY 5922-43
 
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Mare Island Navy Yard   Main article  Photos  Maps  
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Photos in Series See all 2 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 19 Aug 1943
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,161 x 1,409 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
7 Jul 2023 09:33:49 PM

Note also the several reinforcing irons welded across the buckled deck sections for added strength before sailing across the Pacific.

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