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NH 94681 Battle of Rennell Island

Photo #: NH 94681 Battle of Rennell Island
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Title: Battle of Rennell Island
Description: 29-30 January 1943 USS Chicago (CA-29), at left, under tow at five knots by USS Louisville (CA-28) on the morning of 30 January 1943. The damaged cruiser had been torpedoed by Japanese aircraft on the previous night. A tug, probably USS Navajo (AT-64), is alongside Louisville. Collection of Vice Admiral Robert C. Giffen, USN. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 94681
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