Remember Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 by danapommet
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This is an old slide that I converted to a photo with the great loss of quality! Photo taken October 1976. USS Massachusetts (BB-59), known as Big Mamie to her crewmembers during World War II was one of four fast battleships of the South Dakota class. Massachusetts has the distinction of having fired the US Navy's first and last 16 inch (406 mm) shells of the war. Her main battery consisted of nine 16 inch (406 mm) in three triple turrets that were capable of firing 2,700-pound (1,200 kg) armor piercing shells. Her secondary battery consisted of twenty 5 inch (12.7 cm) which could hit targets up to 9 miles (14 km) away. For defense against air strikes, she was fitted with an anti aircraft battery of 50 cal machine guns and 1.1 inch guns. With a wholesale shift to air power at the dawn of World War II came the imperative to gain and maintain air superiority in order to protect the growing fleet of Allied aircraft carriers. By the end of the war Massachusetts sported an array of Oerlikon 20 mm and quadruple Bofors 40 mm anti-aircraft guns. She was ordered December 15, 1938 and built by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. She was launched September 23, 1941 and commissioned on May 12, 1942. She was decommissioned less than 5 years later and currently sits in Fall River, Massachusetts, as a floating museum. The USS Massachusetts was awarded 11 Battle Stars during World War II. Most of the information from Wikipedia.
I post this photo in memory of the 2,403 Americans that were killed and 1,178 others wounded the morning of December 7, 1941.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (32)
Faemike55
Very beautiful lady, powerful as well thank you for sharing this with us May none of the fallen be forgotten
Mulltipass
Excellent image and let no one forget!!!
jocko500
lot of history. i did forget dec 7th lol. i know a lot of history on it. thanks for reminding me
netot
Great memorial for all the brave men who died that day!
Richardphotos
it is hard to appreciate this ships of war until standing next to one or more of the cannons. great capture slide or not
giulband
Great POV and well taken image!
blinkings
PH is one of my all time favourite places to visit.
mtdana
Great photo and tribute!!!
jmb007
bel hommage
Katraz
I would not like to be on the receiving end of one of those guns ,nice dedication.
Jean_C
Interesting capture and infos, great tribute.
jayfar
What an awful day in history that was - I was four and a half months old then !! I don't know about the stones around the shed.
durleybeachbum
It was before I was born, but I was taught about it by the National Geographic magazines my mother took.
Leije
Bel hommage, Dana !
Cyve
Great POV and beautiful "mamie"... Fantastic image Dana !!!
eekdog
a day that will not be forgotton, Dana. great shot and info my friend.
drifterlee
Wonderful shot and dedi!!!!!!
FredNunes
Very cool photo!
jendellas
Super photo, xxx
emmecielle
Lovely tribute!
aksirp
bad years, bad days, great homage!
Sea_Dog
Great shot and write up, Dana.
MrsRatbag
What an amazing view from here! Hard to imagine actually being in a battle like that...
flavia49
fabulous picture and great tribute/memento
irisinthespring
Fantastic dedication!
Hendesse
Great shot and very interesting informations. A great reminder of that terrible day.
caty77
Superb ship; and thank you for explanations.
jif3d
Pretty impressive statistics and I'll never forget the date !!! Neat slice of History and thanks for the Birthday wishes Dana. ~Cheers~
mickeyrony
Great slice and surely a great moment to remember .... not the war lol... ((5++))
soffy
Great capture and thanks for the info, wonderful tribute****