USS Lexington (CV-2) Burning in Battle of Coral Sea

Description

USS LEXINGTON (CV-2) BURNING In Battle of Coral SeaCan Nos. LengthsNeg. Pos.LS. 16031: 1-5908 2-5031 217"No. 16032Dupe 1-6036 (S) 2-5032 (S) 208"LS USS LEXINGTON burning & smoking furiously after Battle of the Coral Sea (SV).LS Same, burning furiously; two DD"s in FG.MS Same, burning & smoking; several DD"s & a cruiser move in to render aid.CU LEXINGTON burning & smoking; explosion on fantail and aid ships.MS Same burning furiously in late evening and at night.LS USS LEXINGTON burning and smoking; t DD"s approach.MLS LEXINGTON underway burning, after battle of the Coral Sea. (SV)CU LEXINGTON burning furiously, smoking, & listing badly to port.MLS Late evening and night shots of flames on the LEXINGTON.QUALITY: GOOD TO FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities