File:USS Chevalier (DD-451) at Tulagi in July 1943.jpg

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English: The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Chevalier (DD-451) moored to the Government Wharf, Tulagi, Solomon Islands, on 6 July 1943. Her bow was damaged while rescuing the crew of the sinking USS Strong (DD-467) during the 5 July 1943 Battle of Kula Gulf, and her 127 mm/38 gun mount No. 3 shows the effects of a hang-fire, explosion and fire immediately after that rescue was completed.
Date 6 July 1943
date QS:P571,+1943-07-06T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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NH 107950
Source U.S. Navy photo NH 107950

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