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NH 97985 Honda Point Disaster, September 1923

Photo #: NH 97985 Honda Point Disaster, September 1923
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Title: Honda Point Disaster, September 1923
Description: USS S.P. Lee (DD-310) and USS Nicholas (DD-311) wrecked at Honda Point. Photographed some time after 8 September 1923, when both ships went aground with five other destroyers during a foggy night. By the time this photo was taken Nicholas' bow had broken away from the rest of her hull. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Captain Washington I. Chambers, USN. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 97985
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