Sinking of LST-482 Part 1

Description

1) MS Man, standing on bow of LST, signals toward USS NEREUS (AS-17). 2) MLS USS POMODON (SS-486) underway on surface. 3) MLS LST-482 after torpedo hit; AVR on opposite side of camera gets underway from side of LST. 4) AtoG LS LST dead. 5) LS Same as above; unidentified sub underway alongside; unidentified shoreline, BG; tremendous explosion on port side of LST lifts it clear of water; USS SEGUNDO (SS-398) takes part in torpedoing LST. 6) MLS Crewmembers stand astern of conning tower aboard SS-398. 7) MS LST dead after explosion; personnel, aboard AS-17, look down over side; buckled side and damaged main deck of LST (SV). 8) LS SS-398 passes starboard side of LST. 9) MLS PAN Torpedo wake; torpedo strikes LST, causing explosion on strbrd. side. 10) MS Damage to LST (SV). 11) MCU 40mm gun crew aboard AS-17 fires at landing ship. 12) LS Shell hits on and around LST. 13) LS Explosion and fire on stern section of LST. 14) ELS Smoking LST sinks and settles.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities