Damage to the USS Franklin — Part 2 | The Archive Project

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Description

This film shows the USS Franklin (CV-13) as it exploded and listed in the water. Also shown are survivors of the explosion as they were rescued by sailors on a nearby destroyer.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

NARA ID

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Date

1954-08-12

File

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TRT

2:45

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