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Black and white photograph of a large shell patch on the hull of USS Intrepid after torpedo att…
Patch on the Hull of USS Intrepid after Torpedo Attack
Black and white photograph of a large shell patch on the hull of USS Intrepid after torpedo att…
Black and white photograph of a large shell patch on the hull of USS Intrepid after torpedo attack

Patch on the Hull of USS Intrepid after Torpedo Attack

Object NamePhotograph
DateMarch 23, 1944
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. P00.2013.01.84.05
Object numberP00.2013.01.84.05
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Official horizontal image of USS Intrepid in dry dock to repair torpedo damage. There is a shell patch on the hull where Intrepid was hit by a Japanese torpedo. Scaffolding extends under the bottom of the ship. Two of the ship's propellers, or screws, are visible at the lower right.

Caption on top right of image reads "Official Photograph // Not to be Released // for Publication // U.S. Naval Drydocks // Hunters Point // San Francisco, Calif." Caption on bottom left of image reads "399-44-S8 CV11 // View of starboard side near stern showing shell patch // Hunters Point 23 March 1944".
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