Wrecked destroyers, Point Honda
Item Description
Local Identifier
168-6-a-12-03-09
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Series
West Coast Regional Photographs - Southern California
Linked Agent
Originator (org): NA; Brittany Bratcher
Container
12
Folder
3
Date Created
1923-09-08
Description
On September 8, 1923 US Navy ships ran aground at Point Honda near Lompoc, CA, resulting in 7 ships being destroyed and 23 deaths. It was the largest peacetime loss of Navy ships. Seen here is USS Woodbury at left
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