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.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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