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into one of the 40 mm mounts of the ship, killing three men, destroying 20 mm guns and two 40 mm guns, and setting the magazine afire. Immediately afterward, another D3A made a strafing approach from the stern, impacted the aft 5"/38 caliber gun mount, and disintegrated as its bomb detonated the powder magazine, destroying the gun turret and causing a major fire. Another D3A making a similar approach from astern also impacted the burning gun mount after its left wing caught afire by
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s hull, and officials at Patriots Point were afraid that the ship would sink at her mooring. An estimated $ 9 million was needed to tow the ship to dry dock for repairs, prompting Patriots Point officials to secure a $ 9.2 million loan from the state of South Carolina to cover the costs. On 19 August
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crashes, and strafing fire that killed 32 and wounded 71. Assistant communications officer Lieutenant Frank Manson asked Captain Becton if he thought they'd have to abandon ship, to which he snapped, "No! I'll never abandon ship as long as a single gun will fire." Becton did not hear a nearby lookout
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was returned to Patriots Point on 25 January 2012 with more than a dozen former crew members among the crowd on hand to greet her. Said one veteran, "This means a lot of years of fighting to get her saved again. The Germans tried to sink her. The Japanese tried to sink her and then she tried to sink
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required the "sandblasting and painting of all underwater surfaces, and acid washing and partial replacement of salt-water piping and evaporators." Upon completion of decontamination, she sailed for the west coast via Pearl Harbor arriving San Diego on 22 August for operations along the west coast.
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destroyed another D3A approaching the port side. While the bomber did not completely impact the ship, it made a glancing blow against the deck before crashing into the sea, also spewing some lethal aviation fuel from its damaged engine. Three minutes later, another D3A approaching from port crashed
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Although frequently subjected to hostile fire in Wonsan Harbor while embarked in his flagship, the U.S.S. LAFFEY, Captain Conger conducted a series of daring counterbattery duels with the enemy and was greatly instrumental in the success achieved by his ship. By his inspiring leadership, sound
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set out in September on a vigorous training program designed to blend the crew into an effective fighting team and continued this training until February 1963, when she assumed the duties of service ship for the Norfolk Test and Evaluation Detachment. From October 1963 to June 1964,
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was assigned to radar picket station 1 about 30 mi (26 nmi; 48 km) north of Okinawa, and joined in repulsing an air attack. In total, 13 enemy aircraft were downed that day. The next day, on 16 April 1945, the Japanese launched another air attack with some 50 planes:
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As commanding officer of the U.S.S. LAFFEY, his ship received several citations for knocking out shore batteries in Wansen Harbor during the longest ship to shore battle of the Korean War. CDR Conger was awarded the Bronze Star with a "V" for valor for this
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Another D3A came from the stern and dropped a bomb detonating off the port side. The D3A was later destroyed by a Corsair. The Corsair quickly lined up behind another D3A and fired; but the bomb from the second D3A hit and destroyed one of
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joined Task Group 77.3 (TG 77.3) for patrol duty off Mindoro. After returning briefly to San Pedro Bay, she rejoined the 7th Fleet, and during the month of January 1945 screened amphibious ships landing troops in the
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judgment and zealous devotion to duty throughout, Captain Conger contributed materially to the success of the Naval blockade of the east coast of Korea and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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s gunners hit the Oscar, causing it to crash into the ship's mast and fall into the water. The pursuing Corsair also crashed into the ship's radar antenna and fell into the water, but the pilot was later rescued by
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torpedo plane, fired, and killed the Japanese pilot. Only five seconds later, Rieman lined up behind another B5N and expended the last of his ammunition. As Rieman returned to his carrier, he made diving passes at
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bound for the east coast via the Suez Canal arriving Norfolk on 25 August. Operating out of Norfolk, she participated in fleet exercises and plane guard duties and on 7 October rescued four passengers from
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s 40 mm gun mounts, killing all its gunners. The Corsair lined up behind two Oscars approaching from the bow, took out one, and was shot down by the other. The surviving Oscar was then shot down by
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was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986, at which time she was recognized as the only remaining US-owned Sumner-class destroyer, and for her spirited survival of the kamikaze attack.
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formation and targeted a D3A. His wingman took out that dive bomber while Rieman lined up behind another D3A, opened fire, and destroyed the enemy aircraft. Ten seconds later, Rieman pursued a
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herself sitting here. She's whipped them all and she's back again." It cost $ 1.1 million to return the ship and to make repairs to accommodate her in a new berth at the front of the museum.
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s main gun battery hit a second D4Y on a bombing approach from the starboard beam. The D4Y's bomb detonated in the water, wounding the starboard gunners with shrapnel.
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in command. After shakedown out of San Diego, she headed for the east coast of the US, arriving at Norfolk in February for overhaul followed by refresher training at
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for repair in drydock. The rust-eaten, corroded hull was repaired with thicker plating, miles of welding, and new paint. On 16 April 2010, the Board of Trustees of
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continued to make regular Mediterranean cruises with the 6th Fleet and participated in numerous operational and training exercises in the Atlantic and Caribbean.
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The Archeology of the Atomic Bomb – A Submerged Cultural Resources Assessment of the Sunken Fleet of Operation Crossroads at Bikini and Kwajalein Atoll Lagoons
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s main battery fired upon a D3A approaching from starboard, hitting the plane directly on the nose. The last attacker, a D4Y, was shot down by a Corsair.
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then operated out of Norfolk, making a Caribbean cruise. In mid-August, she participated in a large naval NATO exercise. In October, she visited
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for reconnaissance. When the D3A was fired upon, it jettisoned its bomb and left. Soon after, four D3As broke formation and made a dive into
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operated with a hunter-killer group along the eastern seaboard, and on 12 June made a midshipmen cruise to the Mediterranean, arriving in
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on 9 July. After a month of overhaul, the destroyer got underway to test her newly installed electronic equipment. Two weeks later,
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was then taken under tow and anchored off Okinawa on 17 April 1945. Temporary repairs were rushed and the destroyer sailed for
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s gunners. At about the same time, another D3A on a conventional bomb run approaching from astern dropped its bomb, jamming
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with a hunter-killer group until February 1954, departing on a world cruise which included a tour off Korea until 29 June.
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returned to Norfolk on 20 February 1957, and resumed operations along the Atlantic coast. She departed on 3 September for
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until late January 1960, when she transited the Suez Canal and headed for home, arriving at Norfolk on 28 February.
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screened to seaward, and on 8–9 June, she successfully bombarded gun emplacements. Leaving the screen temporarily,
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arrived at Ulithi on 27 January. In February, she supported TF 58, conducting diversionary air strikes on
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raced to Plymouth to replenish and returned to the coast of Normandy the next day. On 12 June, pursuing enemy
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resumed regular operations until 7 August 1959, when she deployed with DesRon 32 for the Mediterranean.
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in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, alongside two other US National Historic Landmarks: the aircraft carrier
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returned to Korea, where she rejoined TF 77. On 22 June, she sailed for the east coast, transiting the
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returned to Norfolk on 22 December. In June 1958, she made a cruise to the Caribbean for a major exercise.
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s rudder 26° to port and killing several men. Another D3A and another D4Y approached from port and hit
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escorted empty landing craft back to Leyte, arriving at San Pedro Bay on 17 December. Ten days later,
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for one day and departed on 28 February 1944, arriving in Bermuda on 4 March. She returned briefly to
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when she successfully withstood a determined assault by conventional bombers and the most unrelenting
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was hit above the waterline by a ricocheting shell, but it failed to explode and did little damage.
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Bird, Allyson (21 February 2009). "Will friends be able to save the 'Ship that Would Not Die'?".
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and returned to Pearl Harbor on 11 March. She operated in Hawaiian waters until departing for
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on 23 June. Two days later, the task group departed for a surveillance mission observing
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returned to England, arriving at Portsmouth on 22 June, where she tied up alongside the
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and destroyed it after forcing it to overshoot the ship. The Corsair lined up behind a
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returned to San Diego on 17 June, was decommissioned on 30 June 1947, and entered the
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Bird, Allyson (11 February 2010). "The USS Laffey's greatest battle? Against time".
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screened the big ships against submarine and air attacks, covered the landings at
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on 7 December, silenced a shore battery, and shelled enemy troop concentrations.
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to join the screen of a convoy escort bound for England on 14 May. Refueling at
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operated in Hawaiian waters until 21 May 1946, when she participated in
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when their fuel ran too low to stay. Later on, a group of 12 American
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returned to Ulithi on 22 November, and on 27 November set course for
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sailed for home in mid-August and arrived at Norfolk on 28 August.
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On 5 October, she sailed for Pearl Harbor, arriving on 11 October.
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with ships of Close Support Group 77.3 departed on 12 December for
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reached a lease agreement for Patriots Point organization to moor
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making a strafing approach on the port beam. Ten seconds later,
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While there, she assisted the British passenger and cargo ship
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transited the Suez Canal on 14 December, stopped at Massawa,
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participated in extensive antisubmarine exercises, visiting:
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arrived at Ulithi for intensive training with battleships of
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After a short upkeep in San Pedro Bay, Leyte on 8 December,
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broke up their tight formation, preventing further attacks.
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fighters of the United States Marine Corps intercepted the
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for his stand against Confederate forces on 5 March 1864.
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survived despite being badly damaged by four bombs, six
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on 1 July 1944. She sailed with Destroyer Division 119 (
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and stricken on 9 March 1975. She was the last of the
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was recommissioned on 26 January 1951, with Commander
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on 5 November. The same day, she joined the screen of
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was purchased by the Argentine Navy for spare parts)
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softly say, "And if I can find one man to fire it."
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Kimball, Secretary of the Navy 1038:with ships of Destroyer Squadron 60 ( 390:376 ft 6 in (114.76 m) 153: 5518:Maritime incidents in September 1945 2254: 2232: 1932:National Register of Historic Places 1565:departed Norfolk and headed for the 1267:Another D3A approached the disabled 924:shelling the formidable defenses at 444:34 knots (63 km/h; 39 mph) 54:adding citations to reliable sources 25: 3048: 2485:at Historic Naval Ships Association 2140:. The Virginian-Pilot. 6 March 2012 1919: 1894:in an in-game event as "Laffey II". 1503:and arriving Norfolk on 19 August. 1143: 13: 2063:Trueblood, William (25 May 1945). 1849:The ship is used in the 1984 film 1351:on 24 May. She entered drydock at 1161:Val dive bomber appeared near the 814: 406:15 ft 8 in (4.78 m) 14: 5534: 2439: 1745:Korean Presidential Unit Citation 1271:from port. 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Sumner-class destroyer 5523:Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 5478:Museum ships in South Carolina 2489:Our Navy Magazine article USS 2464:Patriots Point Maritime Museum 2126: 2087: 2056: 2023: 1998: 1973: 1905: 1788:is currently a museum ship at 1772: 1279:making a strafing approach on 1042: 60). Operating with the 1005:departed for the war zone via 744:air attack in history. Today, 675: 382:2,200 long tons (2,235 t) 1: 2419:. The entry can be found 2392:United States Naval Institute 1898: 1890:In 2023, Laffey was added to 1753:Meritorious Unit Commendation 1425: 858:immediately prepared for the 3636:Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela 1763:during all three conflicts. 907:Screening duties completed, 7: 4127:National Historic Landmarks 1852:The Philadelphia Experiment 1556: 1335: 848:, the ship continued on to 786:Construction and commission 770:was the second ship of the 318: 10: 5539: 5468:Ships built in Bath, Maine 2452:at NavSource Naval History 2038:. Broadway Books. p.  1733:Presidential Unit Citation 1616:, and continued on to the 1406:made a cruise to Guam and 1227:, attempting to intercept 1094:and direct air support of 997:, California, arriving at 762:Charleston, South Carolina 750:National Historic Landmark 18: 5393: 5350: 5257: 5177: 4959: 4206: 4135: 4114: 4078: 3835: 3817: 3778: 3721: 3675: 3626: 3593: 3539: 3485: 3452: 3407: 3264: 3219: 3129: 3054: 3043: 2545: 1951:"Laffey, USS (Destroyer)" 1747:and two battle stars for 1723: 1577:which was patrolling the 870:, landing craft, and two 699: 691: 686: 674:NRHP reference  673: 665: 657: 620: 610: 584: 569: 565: 556: 547: 538: 534: 357: 148: 132: 4886:Unknown date:  2110:. Santa Fe, New Mexico: 836:, where she served as a 65:"USS Laffey" DD-724 3417:Colombian National Navy 2469:USS Yorktown Foundation 1858:In 2007, the attack on 1491:After a brief refit at 1283:from starboard. 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