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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 94681

Battle of Rennell Island
, 29-30 January 1943

USS Chicago (CA-29), at left, under tow at five knots by USS Louisville (CA-28) on the morning of 30 January 1943. The damaged cruiser had been torpedoed by Japanese aircraft on the previous night.
A tug, probably USS Navajo (AT-64), is alongside Louisville.

Collection of Vice Admiral Robert C. Giffen, USN.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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25 October 2001