Photo #: NH 69125
USS William Jones (DD-308)
Hauled out for repairs at the Destroyer Base, San Diego, California,
following a collision with USS Percival (DD-298) on the
night of 31 January 1926.
The original caption reads: "Close-up showing dent in her
side as a result of the collision with USS Percival, Sunday
night, 31 January 1926. The collision occurred between the two
ships in Coronado Roads, California. The sharp prow of the Percival
punctured the port forward oil tank of the William Jones,
in addition to cutting three deep gashes in the hull just above
the water line and cracking several frame plates. William
Jones was placed on the marine ways at the Destroyer Base
for repairs, when spattered from stem to stern with oil that
poured out from the leaking fuel tank, she returned to the harbor.
Percival, apparently seaworthy, was ordered to proceed
to Panama with the Fleet."
Courtesy of the San Francisco Maritime Museum, San Francisco,
California, 1969.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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