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
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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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I can't see any other option than a Constructive Total Loss.

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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.
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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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Two more views, the fire is finally out..........maybe? :o DFO
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