USS Shaw's magazine explodes

The forward magazine of USS Shaw (DD-373) explodes during the second Japanese attack wave. To the left of the explosion, Shaw's stern is visible, at the end of floating drydock YFD-2.

At right is the bow of USS Nevada (BB-36), with a tug alongside fighting fires.

Photographed from Ford Island, with a dredging line in the foreground.

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Copyright:U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
Source:U.S. National Archives
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