Photo #: NH 46013
USS Minneapolis (CA-36)
At Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, in January 1943, after being
fitted with a short temporary bow for the voyage back to the
United States for permanent repairs.
Minneapolis had been torpedoed by Japanese destroyers
during the Battle of Tassafaronga, off Guadalcanal on 30 November
1942.
Collection of Vice Admiral Homer N. Wallin, USN (Retired).
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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