Title
The USS Sante Fe (CL-60) Moves Alongside the USS Franklin (CV-13)
Description
Black and white photograph of the badly damaged USS Franklin (CV-13), as seen from the USS Sante Fe (CL-60). The remains of a single plane are visible on the deck of the aircraft carrier after a long series of explosions. Black smoke and burning gasoline are visible.
Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8
Context
On March 19th, 1945, while launching strikes against the Japanese mainland, the USS Franklin (CV-13) was badly damaged when a single Japanese dive bomber struck her with two bombs. The attack resulted in the loss of 807 of her crew and Franklin became the most heavily damaged United States aircraft carrier to survive the war.
Accession #
2002.00002
