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USS IOWA (BB-61) Grounding
Posted by: Bob Drake ()
Date: March 23, 2005 09:55PM

Maybe you can help. On 16 July 1943, USS IOWA (BB-61) scraped bottom at Hussey Sound, Casco Bay, Maine. There was major damage to the underside. Indentations ranged from 8 to 30 inches port side. The ship was repaired at Boston Navy Yard. Does anyone have photos of the damage?


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