Near collision between two Casablanca-class escort carriers at Ulithi, 6 Nov 1944. USS Bismarck Sea broke loose from her anchor and drifted to within 15 feet of USS Sargent Bay (foreground) before regaining control.

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Caption     Near collision between two Casablanca-class escort carriers at Ulithi, 6 Nov 1944. USS Bismarck Sea broke loose from her anchor and drifted to within 15 feet of USS Sargent Bay (foreground) before regaining control. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Ulithi, Caroline Islands
Date 6 Nov 1944
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via NavSource
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   80-G-263880
 
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Photos on Same Day 6 Nov 1944
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 2,048 x 1,388 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
8 Jan 2024 02:09:01 PM

Note FM-2 Wildcat on the decks of both ships and USS Bismarck Sea’s Measure 32, Design 15A paint scheme.

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Ulithi, Caroline Islands

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10.0307, 139.6400

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