Title
The USS Franklin (CV-13) Battles Fires at Sea
Description
A burning and smoking USS Franklin (CV-13) after the March 19, 1945 attack.
Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8
Context
On March 19th, 1945, while launching strikes against the Japanese mainland, the USS Franklin (CV-13) was badly damaged when a single Japanese dive bomber struck her with two bombs. The attack resulted in the loss of 807 of her crew and Franklin became the most heavily damaged United States aircraft carrier to survive the war.
Accession #
2001.00012
