7281 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Photo ID:
7281
Date:
December 7, 1941
Description:
Original caption reads: "USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee after attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941." Archivist note: USS West Virginia, BB-48, sinking after being hit with seven torpedoes and two armor-piercing bombs. Along side is USS Tennesse, BB-43, after being hit with two bombs and being damaged by the explosion of the USS Arizona. In the foreground are yard patrol craft which appear to be assisting in damage control and rescue operations.
Phys. Desc:
Still Photograph
Repository:
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Subjects:
Rights:
To the best of our knowledge, this image is in the public domain and can be used without further permission.