The only major loas suffered by the American Navy was the aircraft carrier Lexington, which sank when an explosion occurred on board after the battle with the Japanese in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia. The pictures taken from another U.S. warship show (top), the scene when the order to "abandon ship" was given, the crew, more than 2000 men, sliding down ropes over the side and some of them diving into the sea to be picked up by small boats. Below: The explosion.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 165, 15 July 1942, Page 3
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86The only major loas suffered by the American Navy was the aircraft carrier Lexington, which sank when an explosion occurred on board after the battle with the Japanese in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia. The pictures taken from another U.S. warship show (top), the scene when the order to "abandon ship" was given, the crew, more than 2000 men, sliding down ropes over the side and some of them diving into the sea to be picked up by small boats. Below: The explosion. Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 165, 15 July 1942, Page 3
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