Created by Tom Horn on 8 Jun 2011, Last Update on 8 Jun 2011

USS Hammann Sunk - 6 Jun 1942

While she was alongside the stricken aircraft carrier Yorktown, proving power, firefighting assistance and other services, Hammann is struck by a torpedo fired at the carrier. With a broken back, she sinks in 4 minutes.

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Tags : United States,Japan,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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