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Photo #: NH 105654

USS LCI(R)-337


Beached in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, after Typhoon Louise ravaged that port in October 1945.
Photographed in November 1945. Beyond her is USS Ocelot (IX-110), whose stern was severed by USS Nestor (ARB-6), visible above the stern of LCI(R)-337. Beyond Nestor is the wreck of YF-1079, ex LST-39, and beyond the bow of LCI(R)-337 is YF-993 high and dry. LCI(R)-337 was stricken from the Navy List in January 1946 and sold in November 1947.

Collection of Dr. Richard Raymond Gratton (1915-1990), donated by his daughter, Barbara Gratton Stillwater, 2008.

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Image posted 26 May 2008