WWII salvaging the USS Arizona - photo

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USS Arizona's foremast being removed, May 6, 1942. At the time this photo was taken, the Navy brass were considering refloating the battleship. It was later determined that she would not be fit for service even if she could be salvaged due to the extensive damage on her hull.

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Pacific Fleet Salvage Diary:

https://www.nps.gov/perl/learn/histo...r_Diary1-2.pdf


Previously:

USS Pennsylvania drydocked - photo
1942 construction of USS Alabama - photo
Battleship Tirpitz brick building camouflage - photos
HMS Renown battlecruiser - photo
Battleship Dante Alighieri - photo
15-inch Italian battleship guns - photo