Chronology of World War II

Monday, August 3


Australian Transport Sinks in Port Moresby


Australian Transport Sinks in Port Moresby
August 3, 1942: After hammering Port Moresby for two days, Japanese bombers finally sink this Australian transport which sends up a cloud of smoke. She drifted onto a reef and heeled over. Flaming oil can be seen at left. The men in a small boat, foreground, are looking for victims. (AP Photo)