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NH 42172 Honda Point disaster, September 1923

Photo #: NH 42172 Honda Point disaster, September 1923
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Title: Honda Point disaster, September 1923
Description: Ships of Destroyer Squadron Eleven wrecked on the California coast, near the northern entrance of the Santa Barbara Channel, shortly after they ran aground in the fog during the night of 8 September 1923. USS Delphy (DD-261) is in the foreground, capsized. Beyond her, also capsized, is USS Young (DD-312). USS Woodbury (DD-309) is on the rocks in the middle distance, with USS Fuller (DD-297) partially visible beyond her. Donation of BMGC Ralph E. Turpin, 1963. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 42172
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