Midway Island, Central Pacific. 1942-06. A close view of the fire in the island (superstructure) ...

Accession Number P02018.117
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Midway Island, Central Pacific. 1942-06. A close view of the fire in the island (superstructure) of the carrier USS Yorktown following a Japanese air attack during the battle of Midway. The ship was later abandoned and sank.

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