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NH 65507-KN "Night Battle of Savo Island"

"Night Battle of Savo Island" by unknown Japanese artist. Note that the target of the Japanese torpedoes appears to be aircraft carrier USS Lexington or USS Saratoga, neither of which were present at the Battle of Savo Island. Original returned to the Japanese Government circa 1968.
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Title: "Night Battle of Savo Island"
Caption: "Night Battle of Savo Island" by unknown Japanese artist. Note that the target of the Japanese torpedoes appears to be aircraft carrier USS Lexington or USS Saratoga, neither of which were present at the Battle of Savo Island. Original returned to the Japanese Government circa 1968.
Accession #: NH
Catalog #: NH 65507-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Medium: BW Photo, Color Negative
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