Chronology of World War II

Thursday, February 3

USS Indiana (BB-58) at Majuro Atoll


USS <i>Indiana</i> (BB-58) at Majuro Atoll
The USS Indiana (BB-58) at Majuro Atoll for repairs on February 3, 1944. She had collided with USS Washington (BB-56) during the night of February 1, while taking part in the Marshalls operation. Damage to her starboard hull side is visible below her after 16-in gun turret. USS Washington, whose bow was wrecked in the accident, is in the left background, alongside USS Vestal (AR-4).