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The
U.S.S. Neosho at Coral Sea
The
U.S.S. Henley (DD-391)
On the afternoon of May 11, 1942, the destroyer
U.S.S. Henley discovered the stricken tanker, U.S.S.
Neosho, listing in the
Coral Sea with 123 men on board. After expediting the transfer of
survivors, the Henley tried to sink the Neosho to prevent the ship from falling
into the hands of the Japanese. The Henley fired a torpedo -- which was a
dud. The second torpedo found its mark but it failed to sink the Neosho. The
Henley then opened fire with its 5" guns. After the
Henley fired 146 rounds, the Neosho sunk into the Coral Sea, stern first.
Many of the Neosho survivors wept as they watched the ordeal from the
railing of the Henley and as the Neosho slipped under the waves,
they said a final farewell to their faithful friend.
After the Neosho was sunk, the Henley searched
for additional survivors of the Neosho. Failing to find any, it sped for
the nearest hospital, at Brisbane, Australia.
Here are some photos of the U.S.S. Henley:
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