Ship - S.S. City of Los Angeles

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Hawaii's History, A Personal Collection

Author's Personal Collection: As World War II approached, City of Los Angeles was acquired by the Navy on 30 October 1940, converted to a Naval Transport, and commissioned George F. Elliott (AP-13) after Major General George F. Elliott on 10 January 1941 Wikipedia Reference
Author's Personal Collection

As World War II approached, City of Los Angeles was acquired by the Navy on 30 October 1940, converted to a Naval Transport, and commissioned George F. Elliott (AP-13) after Major General George F. Elliott on 10 January 1941 Wikipedia Reference

Name/Title

Ship - S.S. City of Los Angeles

Description

As World War II approached, City of Los Angeles was acquired by the Navy on 30 October 1940, converted to a Naval Transport, and commissioned George F. Elliott (AP-13) after Major General George F. Elliott on 10 January 1941.[7] Using a bucket brigade and whatever means they could to fight the fires, the crew made a valiant stand against the advancing flames as the continuing Japanese attack kept nearby ships from providing any assistance to the burning transport. By the time the remnants of the Japanese bomber force had departed the area it was too late for George F. Elliott, as the intense flames caused a damaged bulkhead to fail, releasing bunker fuel into the rear hold and turning a massive fire into an inferno. Shortly after 13:00, the crew was ordered to abandon ship. George F. Elliott, burning beyond control, was sunk on the evening of 8 August, by Hull.[9][10] Wikipedia reference nos.

Web Links and URLs

Wikipedia - SS Los Angeles

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hawaiiancovers@gmail.com

Create Date

June 4, 2023

Update Date

June 4, 2023