A Damaged USS Franklin (CV-13) Headed Home

Photograph

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

A Damaged USS Franklin (CV-13) Headed Home

Description

A black and white photograph of an aerial port view of the damaged USS Franklin (CV-13). The damage to the flight deck at the stern is clearly visible and reveals the internal structures of the aircraft carrier.

Context

On March 19th, 1945, while launching strikes against the Japanese mainland, the USS Franklin (CV-13) was badly damaged when a single Japanese dive bomber struck her with two bombs. The attack resulted in the loss of 807 of her crew and Franklin became the most heavily damaged United States aircraft carrier to survive the war.

Collection

USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8

Acquisition

Accession

2002.00002

Source or Donor

Steve F. Ewing

Acquisition Method

Collected by Staff

Made/Created

Artist

Official US Navy Photograph

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Stamped in black ink on the reverse is, "Credit National Archives". Under it in blue ink is written, "80-G274015". A small piece of paper has been taped to the back. Copied on it is, "Page", "Top", "Bottom", "Bleed", & "%". Written in pencil is "41" and a check mark. A red "c" is next to the check mark. There are 8 small lines drawn in black marker on the front.

Update Date

March 11, 2025