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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 105788

USS Smith Thompson
(DD-212)

Ship's stern disappears beneath the surface as she is scuttled off Subic Bay, Philippines, on 25 July 1936.
Smith Thompson had been badly damaged amidships in a collision with USS Whipple (DD-217) on 14 April 1936. She was scuttled after her bow had been removed for use in repairing Whipple.

Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2008.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 28 April 2008