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Moored outboard Arizona, Vestal was struck by two bombs and heavily damaged during the attack. The first impacted her forecastle which penetrated several decks before detonating within a metal storage room. The second bomb passed through the ship and exploded beneath her stern. In addition, she was heavily damaged by the explosion of Arizona's forward magazines, which blew Vestal's skipper Cassin Young overboard. Climbing back aboard, Young ordered his men to cease abandoning ship, and eventually two tugs came alongside to tow Vestal to Aiea Shoals where she was beached to prevent sinking. |
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NAME: Vestal |
HULL NUMBER: AR-4 |
DIMENSIONS:Length Overall: 465' 9" Maximum Beam: 60' 2" Maximum Draft: 18' |
MACHINERY:Horsepower: 7,000 Maximum Speed: 16 knots |
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AS A COLLIER IN 1909 |