This page features views of USS Arizona afire on 7 December 1941, the day she was destroyed by the explosion of her forward magazines.
For other views of USS Arizona at the time of her
destruction, see:
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Photo #: 80-G-19942 Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 USS Arizona (BB-39) sunk and burning furiously, 7 December 1941. Her forward magazines had exploded when she was hit by a Japanese bomb. At left, men on the stern of USS Tennessee (BB-43) are playing fire hoses on the water to force burning oil away from their ship Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 115KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: NH 97379 Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 The forward superstructure and Number Two 14"/45 triple gun turret of the sunken USS Arizona (BB-39), afire after the Japanese raid, 7 December 1941. The foremast is leaning as a result of the collapse of the hull structure below its front leg, following the explosion of the ship's forward magazines. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Online Image: 69KB; 740 x 595 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 97380 Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 The forward superstructure and midships gun positions of the sunken USS Arizona (BB-39), afire after the Japanese raid, 7 December 1941. At right are the ship's mainmast and boat cranes, which were beyond the areas wrecked by the explosion of her forward magazines. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Online Image: 82KB; 740 x 595 pixels |
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Photo #: 80-G-32485 Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 USS Arizona (BB-39) sunk and burning after the Japanese attack, 7 December 1941. Her forward magazines had exploded when she was hit by a Japanese bomb, resulting in the collapse of structure below her two forward turrets and superstructure. The tug Hoga (YT-146) is alongside, fighting fires on board the wrecked battleship. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 79KB; 740 x 620 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-32591 Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 USS Arizona (BB-39) sunk and burning, with the National Ensign still flying at her stern. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 65KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: NH 97381 Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 The sunken USS Arizona (BB-39) burns following the raid by Japanese carrier aircraft, 7 December 1941. Photographed from the shore of Ford Island. The after gun turrets of USS Tennessee (BB-43) are faintly visible at the extreme right. One of that ship's motor launches is nearby. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Online Image: 71KB; 740 x 605 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 83062 USS Arizona (BB-39) Sunk and burning at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 7 December 1941, after her forward magazines exploded when she was hit by Japanese bombs. YG-21 is alongside, helping to fight the fires. Collection of Vice Admiral Homer N. Wallin, USN(Retired), 1975. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 60KB; 740 x 610 pixels |
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For other views of USS Arizona at the time of her
destruction, see:
NOTES:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions." |
Page made 21 October 2000
Coding updated 20 April 2009