Title
Message from the USS Laffey (DD-724) to Combat Task Force 51.15 Dated April 16, 1945
Description
"All compartments aft of after engine room flooded. Extent of underwater damage unknown. Maintaining present water level with assistance of tug alongside. Request services of tug alongside until underwater damage repaired. Request 50 gallons gasoline be delivered to this vessel upon arrival anchorage."
Context
Following the kamikaze attack that the USS Laffey (DD-724) endured on April 16, 1945, the ship's crew would still battle to keep the ship afloat in the following days as they returned to friendly territory.
In this message, the USS Laffey relays its current state following the kamikaze attack on April 16, 1945. The Laffey also requests that 50 gallons of gasoline be delivered as soon as she makes anchorage. The gasoline would be used to keep the water pumps operating.
In this message, the USS Laffey relays its current state following the kamikaze attack on April 16, 1945. The Laffey also requests that 50 gallons of gasoline be delivered as soon as she makes anchorage. The gasoline would be used to keep the water pumps operating.
Accession #
2024.46
