MAKE A MEME View Large Image Truxtun (DD 229), starboard bow view. Truxtun was a Clemson-class destroyer. Commissioned on February 1921, she was later served in the Atlantic Squadron during WWII. On 18 February 1942, USS Truxtun (DD 229) and USS Pollux (AKS-2) sunk in ...
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Keywords: vehicle boat outdoor waterfront water USS Truxtun (DD 229), starboard bow view. Truxtun was a Clemson-class destroyer. Commissioned on February 1921, she was later served in the Atlantic Squadron during WWII. On 18 February 1942, USS Truxtun (DD 229) and USS Pollux (AKS-2) sunk in a heavy storm on this date in 1942 in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. 204 lives were lost. USS Brant (AM 24) arrived with medical personnel from USS Prairie (AD 15). Also on this date, USS Wilkes (DD 441) ran aground off Lawn Head but was able to free herself. Library of Congress Collection, Subject Files. Photographed through Mylar sleeve. (2016/01/15). USS Truxtun (DD 229), starboard bow view. Truxtun was a Clemson-class destroyer. Commissioned on February 1921, she was later served in the Atlantic Squadron during WWII. On 18 February 1942, USS Truxtun (DD 229) and USS Pollux (AKS-2) sunk in a heavy storm on this date in 1942 in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. 204 lives were lost. USS Brant (AM 24) arrived with medical personnel from USS Prairie (AD 15). Also on this date, USS Wilkes (DD 441) ran aground off Lawn Head but was able to free herself. Library of Congress Collection, Subject Files. Photographed through Mylar sleeve. (2016/01/15).
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