Photos of damaged Belknap in Rota prior to transatlantic tow
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Stbd bow view
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Torpedo launcher
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Exterior superstructure damage
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Burnthrough
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Port quarter looking fwd
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Helo deck area
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Side view midships
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Superstructure devastation
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Port Bridge wing, (initial point of impact)
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Bulkhead burnthrough
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Superstructure charring
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provided by Gary Hayes, USS Simon Lake crewmember