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The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a friendly mine
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The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a friendly mine
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu: October 26, 1942. The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a friendly mine. She had previously been a luxury liner of the Dollar Steamship Line, and was converted for the war. The captain had not been told of the mines in the harbor. There were two casualties out of the 5340 men aboard
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1942 Daytime Mines Monochromatic Monochrome Navy Oceania Ship Sinking Soldiers South Pacific Troops United States Army Us Army War Time Wartime World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Ww Ii Wwii Abandon Espiritu Santo Shipwrecks Vanuatu
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This vintage photo captures a haunting moment in history as the troop carrier, USS President Coolidge, sinks into the harbor at Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu on October 26,1942. Once a luxurious liner of the Dollar Steamship Line, this ship was converted for war purposes during World War II. Tragically, it struck a friendly mine that had been hidden from its captain's knowledge. The image portrays the chaos and desperation of war as soldiers and troops scramble to abandon ship amidst the sinking vessel. With over 5,000 men aboard, only two casualties were reported from this devastating incident. The monochromatic tones add an eerie atmosphere to the scene, emphasizing the gravity of wartime sacrifices made by these brave individuals. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by those serving in the United States Army during World War II. It also highlights how crucial communication and information are in times of conflict. This historical print from Underwood Archives provides us with a glimpse into one small chapter within Oceania's involvement in World War II – showcasing both heroism and tragedy against an idyllic backdrop
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