Created by Tom Horn on 9 Jun 2011, Last Update on 9 Jun 2011

USS Quincy Sunk - 9 Aug 1942

Following the marine landings on Guadacanal, Quincy was part of the force caught by suprise by a large IJN heavy cruiser group. She sustained heavy damage and, with all guns out of action, was the first ship sunk in Ironbottom sound.

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

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