Title: USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) Photo Collection
Description: Collection of 13 photographs related to USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) and her collision with HMS Melbourne during SEATO exercises “Sea Spirit”, June 1969. Views include photos of the ship underway; the wrecked stern after the collision; damage to Melbourne’s bow; survivors in boats; survivors boarding the hulk to recover personal gear; and survivors boarding a plan to return to the US. Other ships seen include USS Kearsarge (CVS-33), USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830), and USS Wauwatosa (YTB-775). All photos are official US Navy and include captions. Several images from this collection were removed and placed into the NH image series at the item level (NH 98649-NH98651): see below.
Accession#: S-414-B
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Circa: 1969
Format: Black and white photographs
For information about the rest of the collection: nhhcphotoarchives@navy.mil
