Slick
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The battle/engagement took place during the Guadalcanal campaign, Nov. 13, 1942, to be exact. US vs. Japanese Navy. As I understand it, the bulk of the action took place at night. In the 1000-8000 yard range. That's close in ship fighting scenarios. The fact that the USS San Francisco CA-38 absorbed at least 45 hits from 5"-14" projectiles and did not sink is, well, amazing. And, it had a couple or three planes crash into it. Not minor events, themselves. I've never seen a report like this. Maybe because a lesser ship would have been sunk and unavailable for forensic study. I spent a couple of years on a WW2 vintage CL(converted to CLG). Not sure as THAT crew would have been as manly in a similar situation. Way too many sissy-babies.
Anyway, here's the report: http://www.researcheratlarge.com/Ships/CA38/GuadalcanalDamageRpt.html
There's lots of pictures, so former sailors should have no trouble enjoying the info. :captain:
Anyway, here's the report: http://www.researcheratlarge.com/Ships/CA38/GuadalcanalDamageRpt.html
There's lots of pictures, so former sailors should have no trouble enjoying the info. :captain:
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