7 December 2014

By icefogger

USS Shaw hit at Pearl Harbor

The forward magazine of the USS Shaw explodes, while the ship is in dry dock at Pearl Harbor. 7 December 1941

Within months, the Shaw was repaired and served through the rest of WWII, earning 11 Battle Stars.

Photo courtesy of the United States Navy

About icefogger

Just a basic, down to Earth, laid back type of guy here, who loves the outdoors, the indoors, jazz on the turntable, a fire in the woodstove, the northern lights blazing across the sky, and the company of good friends. View all posts by icefogger
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