#USS TANGIER (AV-8)

[lonestarbattleship]

"Capsized hull of USS UTAH (AG-16) off the western side of Ford Island, five days after she was sunk by Japanese aerial torpedoes during the Pearl Harbor Attack. View looks toward Ford Island, with Utah's bow at left. USS TANGIER (AV-8) is in the right background."

Photographed on December 12, 1941.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command: NH 50857

[usaac-official]

A crane hoists a damaged PBY aboard USS Tangier (AV-8), 6 May 1942

[lex-for-lexington]

“USS Tangier (AV-8) anchored in the south Pacific area, July 1944. Note PBY patrol seaplane flying past, beyond her bow.”

(NHHC: NH 97471)

[aiiaiiiyo]

Five men rescued on Luzon by VPB-54 onboard USS Tangier (AV-8), January 10, 1945. [2816 x 2292] Check this blog!

[lonestarbattleship]

USS UTAH (AG-16) is beginning to capsize during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. Photographed from USS TANGIER (AV-8).

Note: the American flag half-raised over fantail.

LIFE Magazine Archives: 1142033

[usaac-official]

SOC-4s aboard USS Tangier (AV-8) near New Caledonia, May 1942

[aiiaiiiyo]

Five U. S. servicemen from 4 aircraft carriers were rescued on Luzon Island, Phillipines by VPB-54 onboard USS Tangier (AV-8), January 10, 1945. [1000 x 814] Check this blog!