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USS Manchester Fires Main Batteries in the Kansong Area

2015-0430
Accession Number
2015-0430
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350892430
Related Collection
Parks, Lewis S. Papers
Keywords
Ships
Korean War, 1950-1953
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U.S. Navy

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Description
Original caption: The Cruiser USS Manchester's main batteries let go with a full salvo of high explosives aimed at enemy installations in the Kansong area. During a heavy three day bombardment the draft of the ship with decreased by six inches due to firing over 3,000 rounds of high capacity projectiles from its main and secondary batteries.
Date(s)
1951