Bomb Sunday Shrapnel

Object/Artifact

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Description

Eight, small, jagged pieces of metal of various sizes and shapes created during the March 18, 1945 bomb hit that struck the USS Yorktown (CV-10). The pieces have been stored in an amber vial labeled "Shrapnel, Yorktown, very important' for approximately 50 years.

Use

Once a part of a Japanese bomb, these fragments were produced when the bomb hit the USS Yorktown and were collected as a reminder of the event.

Context

These shrapnel pieces were picked up by gunner Jack MacDade after the USS Yorktown's only bomb hit on "Bomb Sunday," March 18, 1945. The metal shards were so hot, they burned a hole in MacDade's pants pocket.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.41

Source or Donor

John James "Jack" MacDade

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1945

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Front of amber vial

Transcription

Shrapnel Yorktown very important

Language

English

Material/Technique

In Artist's Hand, Pencil

Update Date

October 8, 2024