USS BEGOR (APD-127) at Hungnam, Korea

Photograph

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Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

2003.20.1 Front

2003.20.1 Front

Name/Title

USS BEGOR (APD-127) at Hungnam, Korea

Entry/Object ID

2003.20.1

Tags

5-inch, Destroyer escort, Hedgehog, Mast, Stack, RUDDEROW-class

Description

USS BEGOR off Hungnam, Korea as demolition charges destroy the beachhead, 24 December 1950. "Explosions and evacuation... A terrific explosion marks the end of the evacuation at Hungnam. A Navy Demolition team, the last ones to leave the beachhead were responsible for this series of explosions in the dock area. A Navy patrol frigate lays at anchor waiting to load the remaining landing craft."

Collection

USS Begor DE 711/APD 127