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USS Cassin Young II

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Today is December 7, 2006, the 65th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. 2,403 Americans lost their lives that day. 18 ships were sunk, including 5 battleships, the most famous being the USS Arizona, which continues to leak fuel oil to this day.

I post this photo in honor of the fallen on this dark day, 65 years ago.

This photo is the midships anti-aircraft gun of the USS Cassin Young, named for US Naval officer who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor in the attack on Pearl Harbor.

He was commander of the USS Vestal, a repair ship berthed alongside the USS Arizona. His ship was badly damaged from the attack while he was on deck directing anti-aircraft fire. When the USS Arizona's forward magazine exploded, he was blown overboard. Recognizing the imminent danger, he returned to the Vestal and beached her, allowing her to be salvaged after the attack.

He later commanded the heavy cruiser USS San Francisco in several major battles (including Guadalcanal). He was killed in action on November 13, 1942 by enemy shells in the Solomon Islands campaign.

This ship was named in his honor and is berthed near the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) in Charlestown Navy Yard outside Boston. They conduct free tours.
Image size
1280x1160px 172.9 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Shutter Speed
1/15 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
34 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Nov 19, 2006, 4:04:24 PM
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