Ellet anchored in Hudson River, off New York City, circa 1939Ellet anchored off New York City during a naval review in 1939Ellet off Kearny, New Jersey, circa early 1939Ellet underway in New York Harbor during a 1939 naval review
Ellet anchored in Hudson River, off New York City, circa 1939Ellet anchored off New York City during a naval review in 1939Ellet off Kearny, New Jersey, circa early 1939Ellet underway in New York Harbor during a 1939 naval review
Ellet going astern, probably near New York City, Feb 1939Ellet anchored off New York City, 30 Apr 1939Floating Japanese G4M1 bomber off Tulagi, Solomon Islands, 8 Aug 1942 as seen from the destroyer USS Ellet. The bomber was shot down during an aerial torpedo attack on the Allied shipping off Tulagi. Photo 2 of 2USS President Jackson (foreground) and HMAS Australia (background) maneuvering between Tulagi and Guadalcanal, 8 Aug 1942; photograph taken by personnel aboard USS Ellet
Ellet going astern, probably near New York City, Feb 1939Ellet anchored off New York City, 30 Apr 1939Floating Japanese G4M1 bomber off Tulagi, Solomon Islands, 8 Aug 1942 as seen from the destroyer USS Ellet. The bomber was shot down during an aerial torpedo attack on the Allied shipping off Tulagi. Photo 2 of 2USS President Jackson (foreground) and HMAS Australia (background) maneuvering between Tulagi and Guadalcanal, 8 Aug 1942; photograph taken by personnel aboard USS Ellet
Chicago maneuvered off Tulagi, 9 Aug 1942, as seen from destroyer Ellet
Chicago maneuvered off Tulagi, 9 Aug 1942, as seen from destroyer Ellet
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