Abbot and Cowpens (CV 25) collide, 1943
Photos collision of Abbot and the Independence-class light aircraft carrier Cowpens on 18 October 1943. The accident killed three Abbot crew members. Click on a photo to see an enlarged view.
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Underway after collision | Bow damage | Guy wires in place | In Pearl Harbor | |
In Pearl Harbor | ||||