Large patch fabricated by the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard to temporarily seal torpedo damage inflicted on Nevada's port side during the Japanese attack of 7 December 1941. Photographed when the patch was completed in early January 1942. After unsuccessful attempts to attach this patch to the ship and attain a watertight seal, it was removed before Nevada drydocked on 18 February 1942. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Window frame patch in place on Nevada's port bow, circa 19 February 1942, after she had been refloated and placed in Pearl Harbor Navy Yard's Drydock Number Two. This patch was used to seal a bomb hole in the turn of the bilge at about Frame 7. Nevada had sunk in Pearl Harbor as a result of bomb and torpedo damage received in the 7 December 1941 Japanese air raid. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
[USS Oklahoma] Ship righted to about 30 degrees, on 29 March 1943, while she was under salvage at Pearl Harbor. She had capsized and sunk during the 7 December 1941 Japanese air raid. Naval Air Station Ford Island is in the background. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.
After photographing the oil and mud smeared interior of the capsized USS Oklahoma (BB-37) while she was under salvage at Pearl Harbor, 18 January 1943. He entered the ship through Number Four Air Lock, where pressure was raised to ten (lb.?) per square inch. An oxygen mast had to be worn at all times. Note his mask, tank suit, boots, gloves, and camera. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.
USS Cassin (DD-372) burned out and capsized against USS Downes (DD-375), in the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard drydock on 7 December 1941, after the Japanese attack. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.
Divers standing in front of a decompression chamber, while they were working to salvage ships sunk in the 7 December 1941 Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor. Note warrant officer standing at right. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Divers emerging from a gas-filled compartment aboard one of the ships undergoing salvage, after the 7 December 1941 Japanese raid. Note oily conditions, and face masks worn by the men. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Members of the Salvage Division discussing her salvage at Pearl Harbor, circa February-March 1942. Those present are (from left to right): Chief Shipfitter J.M. Ephland, Master Diver; Lieutenant Wilfred L. Painter, Officer in Charge of Work; Commander John F. Warris, Temporary Commanding Officer, USS California; Captain Homer N. Wallin, Salvage Officer; Lieutenant James W. Greely, Assistant Salvage Officer; Lieutenant Wilbert M. Bjork, Assistant Salvage Officer; and Lieutenant James W. Darroch, Assistant Salvage Officer.
Removal of one of the sunken battleship's 14"/50 guns from turret # 3, circa early February 1942. View looks aft, with the ship's fantail aircraft crane in the left middle distance. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, Naval History and Heritage Command Collection.
Removal of one of the sunken battleship's 14"/50 guns from turret # 3, circa early February 1942. View looks aft, with the ship's fantail aircraft crane in the left middle distance. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, Naval History and Heritage Command Collection.
The Yankee Ingenuity on display in Peal Harbor in 1942 was truly remarkable.
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