| Place | Asia: Philippines |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 305262 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
OFF SAMAR, PHILIPPINES. 1944-10-25. A JAPANESE SALVO STRADDLES THE ESCORT AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS ...
Description
OFF SAMAR, PHILIPPINES. 1944-10-25. A JAPANESE SALVO STRADDLES THE ESCORT AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS GAMBIER BAY. UNDER FIRE FROM JAPANESE HEAVY CRUISERS, ONE OF WHICH CAN BE SEEN ON THE HORIZON, SHE HAS BEEN HIT AND SET ON FIRE. HER PROTECTIVE SMOKE SCREEN IS BEING PUSHED AWAY BY THE WIND REVEALING HER TO THE ENEMY SHIPS ON HER PORT QUARTER. SHE WAS SUNK SHORTLY AFTER. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).