Amphibious Assault Ships: Wasp Class
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A photo from late 12 July............not good.
Also, a stern pic from today; starboard list is noticeable. Finally a hi view of her listing from the stern with CLOUDS of smoke. DFO
Also, a stern pic from today; starboard list is noticeable. Finally a hi view of her listing from the stern with CLOUDS of smoke. DFO
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View of BHR from a helo: what flight deck? DFO
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Wow Dennis thats some serious damage there , the repairs of this look challenging
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Re: Amphibious Assault Ships: Wasp Class
I can't see any other option than a Constructive Total Loss.
Jim
Jim
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My gue$$ is that at best she becomes a new artificial reef................. DFO
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Some fine images in Seaforces - online Naval Information seaforces.org
The conflagration seemingly now extinguished.
The conflagration seemingly now extinguished.
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HMS Pelican 1938 - 1958 GGCV L86 U86 F86 What I Have I Hold ~ A wonderful bird is the Pelican its beak can hold more than its belly can.
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COLORS...............Semper Fi Sailors! DFO
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It sounds from this, most recent info seemingly available, that she is still burning and that the island and masts are pretty much slag (?) However, this being NATIONAL REVIEW........?
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/ ... y/#slide-1
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https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/ ... y/#slide-1
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Two more views, the fire is finally out..........maybe? DFO
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