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JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), answers questions as CAPT. Paul W. Hanley, public affairs officer for Commander in CHIEF, Atlantic Fleet, stands by during a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt, a crew member aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), speaks during a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt,...

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PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A Navy officer watches from shore as the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), its crew manning the rails, passes by the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A Navy officer watches from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), speaks at a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Volunteers man phone lines in a crisis center set up to arrange lodging for relatives and friends attending the memorial service in honor of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Volunteers man phone lines in a crisis ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Navy personnel observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Navy personnel observe a moment of sile...

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The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) is silhouetted by the setting sun as it sits at anchor in its home port. The ship returned to Norfolk following an explosion in its No. 2 16-inch gun turret which killed 47 crew members on April 19th. The explosion occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) is silhouetted by the setting sun as i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Adm. William J. Crowe Jr., chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, and CAPT. Fred. P Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), speak with the father of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Adm. William J. Crowe Jr., chairman, Jo...

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Members of the media interview Vice CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Jerome L. Johnson as he takes part in the decommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) on Oct. 26, 1990. The image is superimposed over a plaque commemorating the explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the vessel which killed 47 crew members as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19, 1989

Members of the media interview Vice CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Jero...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), applauds during an awards presentation and plaque unveiling ceremony. Moosally will present awards to those crew members who served with distinction during the No. 2 turret explosion aboard the IOWA on April 19, 1989. The 47 crew members killed in that explosion, which occurred during routine gunnery exercises, will be remembered during the unveiling of the commemorative plaque

CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status:... More

Crew members and 16-inch guns of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) are silhouetted by sun on the water as the ship returns to port following an explosion in the No.2 16-inch gun turret which killed 47 crew members. The explosion occurred as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

Crew members and 16-inch guns of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) are s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) Jeff Elliott Release Stat... More

President George H.W. Bush speaks during a memorial service for 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

President George H.W. Bush speaks during a memorial service for 47 cre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott Allen Release Status: R... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt, a crewman of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), takes part in a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....Crew members man the rails of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) as it passes the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....Crew members man the rails ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), speaks during a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

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A color guard dips the Navy flag as pallbearers pass by carrying a casket containing the body of one of the 47 Sailors killed on board the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) when the ship's No. 2 16-inch gun turret exploded during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. The C-5A Galaxy aircraft that transported the bodies from Puerto Rico is parked on the runway in the background

A color guard dips the Navy flag as pallbearers pass by carrying a cas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Oscar Sosa, USN Release Status: Re... More

Numerous small craft surround the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as it passes the fort near Norfolk, VA. The IOWA, with its crew manning the rails, is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19

Numerous small craft surround the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as it pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Monroe State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Savage Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Crew members stand atop the 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship approaches home port. The IOWA is returning to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 crew members on April 19th during routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

Crew members stand atop the 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert Sabo Release Status: Released to Public C... More

MK117 Jato Booster assisted BQM-74 aerial target soars into flight for gunnery exercises of units participating in UNITAS 37-96. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. The BQM is operated and maintained by Fleet Composite Squadron Six (FLECOMPRON SIX) aerial target detachment two homeported at Dam Neck, Virginia. UNITAS is an annual operation in which a US Navy task group conduct combined exercises with participating navies. The task group for UNITAS 37-96 include the frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32), tank landing ship USS LA MOURE COUNTY (LST 1194) (not shown) and the attack submarine USS NARWHAL (SSN 671) (not shown)

MK117 Jato Booster assisted BQM-74 aerial target soars into flight for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas 37-96 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. Slaughenhaupt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), speaks during a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GEN. Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, consoles a child as Sen. John Warner, R-Va., left, and William L. Ball, secretary of the Navy, right, stand by following a ceremony commemorating the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GEN. Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of ...

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JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), salutes as the national anthem is played during the memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A photo taken from the bridge captures the efforts taken to combat fire directly after the No.2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) exploded. It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the efforts taken to combat fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members kille...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Sosa Release Status: Released to P... More

Crew members man the rails and stand atop the 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship approaches home port. The IOWA is returning to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 crew members on April 19th during routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

Crew members man the rails and stand atop the 16-inch gun turret aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert Sabo Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship approaches home port. The IOWA is returning to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 crew members on April 19th during routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert Sabo Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Smoke drifts away from a Mark 28 5-inch/38-caliber gun aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) as gunnery exercises are conducted during Operation Desert Shield

Smoke drifts away from a Mark 28 5-inch/38-caliber gun aboard the batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bruce Morris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Paul W. Hanley, public affairs officer for Commander in CHIEF, Atlantic Fleet, acknowledges a member of the media as CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commander of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), prepares to answer questions during a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Paul W. Hanley, public affairs of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Family members and friends attend a memorial ceremony for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Family members and friends attend a mem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A Navy officer watches from shore as the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), its crew manning the rails, passes by the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A Navy officer watches from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt, CMDR. Robert Kissinger, executive officer, and CMDR. John Morris, weapons officer aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), take part in a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt and CMDR. Robert Kissinger, executive officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), take part in a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), speaks during the plaque unveiling ceremony honoring the 47 crew members killed in the No. 2 turret explosion aboard the IOWA. Moosally will also present awards to those crew members who served with distinction during the tragedy, which occurred on April 19, 1989, during routine gunnery exercises

CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status:... More

The American flag flies at half mast on the stern of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) as the ship returns to home port following an exposion which killed 47 crew members. The explosion occurred inthe No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

The American flag flies at half mast on the stern of the battleship US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) Jeff Elliott Release Stat... More

The 16-inch guns aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) loom over the crew members manning the rails as the ship returns to home port. An explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret which killed 47 crew members on April 19th as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

The 16-inch guns aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) loom over the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A starboard bow view of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), surrounded by numerous small craft, as it passes the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa, with its crew manning the rails, is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A starboard bow view of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....A representative of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF and CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), stand by as GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt, a crew member aboard the Iowa (BB-61), speaks during a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....A representative of the Joint Chiefs of...

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JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush observe a moment of silence during the memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush and Barbara...

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CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), speaks during the plaque unveiling ceremony honoring the 47 crew members killed in the No. 2 turret explosion aboard the IOWA. Moosally will also present awards to those crew members who served with distinction during the tragedy, which occurred on April 19, 1989, during routine gunnery exercises

CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status:... More

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CAPT. Larry Seaquist, former commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), briefs members of the Pentagon press corps on the operation and safety features of the ship's guns following an explosion aboard the IOWA in which 47 crew members were killed. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

CAPT. Larry Seaquist, former commanding officer of the battleship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Sosar Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), attends a memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....Numerous small craft surround the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) as it passes the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa, with its crew manning the rails, is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....Numerous small craft surrou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A helicopter flies over the damaged No. 2 16-inch gun turret of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) as the ship passes the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa, with its crew manning the rails, is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A helicopter flies over the...

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JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), stands by as President George H. W. Bush speaks with a family member of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

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JOSN Oscar Sosa Naval Base, Norfolk, Va....Aviation Anti-submarine Warfare Technician 1ST Class Gil Endo mans the phone at the Information and Referral Crisis Intervention Center. Endo is answering questions regarding the explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) which claimed the lives of 47 crew members. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Naval Base, Norfolk, Va....Aviation Anti-submarine War...

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CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), applauds during an awards presentation and plaque unveiling ceremony. Moosally will present awards to those crew members who served with distinction during the No. 2 turret explosion aboard the IOWA on April 19, 1989. The 47 crew members killed in that explosion, which occurred during routine gunnery exercises, will be remembered during the unveiling of the commemorative plaque

CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status:... More

Location: Persian Gulf. A view from above a twin 3-inch/.50-caliber Mark 33 gun mount firing a round during gunnery exercises on board the command ship USS LASALLE (AGF 3). The LASALLE and other Navy ships are in the gulf to provide security for US-flagged shipping

Location: Persian Gulf. A view from above a twin 3-inch/.50-caliber Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Lasalle (AGF 3) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors w ere killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush attends the memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush attends the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush speaks with a family member of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush speaks with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), speaks during a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....Crowds of people lining the shore and in small craft watch as the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) passes the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa, with its crew manning the rails, is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....Crowds of people lining the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), speaks during a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....A crew member from the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) is reunited with his family upon the ship's return to home port following an explosion in its No. 2 16-inch gun turret which killed 47 crew members on April 19th. The explosion occurred as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....A crew member from the battleship USS I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....A color guard takes part in a ceremony honoring the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....A color guard takes part ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The No. 1 and No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turrets are trained to starboard during gunnery exercises aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61)

The No. 1 and No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turrets are trained ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Crew members man the rails and stand atop the 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship approaches home port. The IOWA is returning to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 crew members on April 19th during routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

Crew members man the rails and stand atop the 16-inch gun turret aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert Sabo Release Status: Released to Public C... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Members of the media attend a press conference regarding the explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) which killed 47 crew members. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Members of the media attend a press con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GEN. Alfred M. Gray, commandant of the Marine Corps, and William L. Ball, secretary of the Navy, console family members of some of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GEN. Alfred M. Gray, commandant of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Sen. John Warner, R-Va., and GEN. Alfred M. Gray, commandant of the Marine Corps, stand by as William L. Ball, secretary of the Navy, speaks with the parents of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Sen. John Warner, R-Va., and GEN. Alfre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A round is fired from the No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret during gunnery exercises aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61)

A round is fired from the No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view from above a twin 3-inch/.50-caliber Mark 33 gun mount firing a round during gunnery exercises on baord the command ship USS LASALLE (AGF 3). The LASALLE and other Navy ships are in the gulf to provide security for US-flagged shipping

A view from above a twin 3-inch/.50-caliber Mark 33 gun mount firing a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

President George H.W. Bush speakes with CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), during a memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

President George H.W. Bush speakes with CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott Allen Release Statu... More

The American flag flies at half mast from the stern of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) as the ship returns to home port following an exposion which killed 47 crew members. The explosion occurred inthe No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

The American flag flies at half mast from the stern of the battleship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) Jeff Elliott Release Stat... More

Sailors from the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) contact family members shortly after the ship's return to home port following an explosion which killed 47 crew members. The explosion occurred in the No.2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

Sailors from the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) contact family members sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bayles Release Status: Released t... More

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which ocurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Captain (CAPT) Larry Seaquist, former commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61), briefs members of the Pentagon press corps on the operation and safety features of the ship's guns following an explosion aboard the IOWA in which 47 crew members were killed. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th

Captain (CAPT) Larry Seaquist, former commanding officer of the battle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Oscar Sosa, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

A projectile is fired from a Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun in the No. 1 turret aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) as gunnery exercises are conducted during Operation Desert Shield

A projectile is fired from a Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun in the No. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Morris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....An honor guard marches during a ceremony honoring the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....An honor guard marches du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Volunteers man phone lines in a crisis center set up to arrange lodging for relatives and friends attending the memorial service in honor of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....Volunteers man phone lines in a crisis ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers stand at attention during a ceremony honoring the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers stand at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CMDR. Robert Kissinger, executive officer, and CMDR. John Morris, weapons officer, take part in a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CMDR. Robert Kissinger, executive offic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A close-up starboard beam view of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), showing the damaged No. 2 16-inch gun turret, as it passes the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa, with its crew manning the rails, is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A close-up starboard beam v...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A round is fired from the No. 3 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret during gunnery exercises aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). The barrel is elevated to the 03 level to test the effects of 16-inch gun overpressure on the Tomahawk armored box launcher located on that level

A round is fired from the No. 3 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Mourners attend a memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) on April 19th. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

Mourners attend a memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott Allen Release Statu... More

A photo taken from the bridge captures the efforts taken to combat fire directly after the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) exploded. It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the efforts taken to combat fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Navy honor guard stands at present arms as pallbearers pass by pushing a bier holding the casket of one of the 47 Sailors killed on board the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) when the ship's No. 2 16-inch gun turret exploded during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. The C-5A Galaxy aircraft that transported the bodies from Puerto Rico is parked on the runway in the background

A Navy honor guard stands at present arms as pallbearers pass by pushi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Oscar Sosa, USN Release Status: Re... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush speaks with a family member of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush speaks with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush attend the memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush and Barbara...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), stands by as President George H. W. Bush speaks with a family member of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), speaks at a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding offi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A close-up starboard beam view of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), showing the damaged No. 2 16-inch gun turret, as it passes the fort near Norfolk, Va. The Iowa, with its crew manning the rails, is returning home to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 turret killed 47 sailors during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 Milton Savage, USNR Fort Monroe, Va....A close-up starboard beam v...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush attend the memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....President George H. W. Bush and Barbara...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Officers aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) stand at attention during the plaque unveiling ceremony honoring the 47 crew members killed in the No. 2 turret explosion aboard the IOWA. Awards will also be presented to those crew members who served with distinction during the tragedy, which occurred on April 19, 1989, during routine gunnery exercises

Officers aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) stand at attention dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status:... More

The plaque honoring the 47 crew members killed in the No. 2 turret explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) is unveiled during a commemorative ceremony. Those crew members who served with distinction during the tragedy, which occurred on April 19, 1989, during routine gunnery exercises, will also be presented with awards

The plaque honoring the 47 crew members killed in the No. 2 turret exp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status:... More

CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), prepares to present an award to one of the crew members who served with distinction during the No. 2 turret explosion aboard the IOWA on April 19, 1989. The explosion, which occurred during routine gunnery exercises, killed 47 crew members who will be remembered during the ceremony with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque

CAPT Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status:... More

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Navy color guard approaches a C-5A Galaxy carrying the bodies of 47 Sailors killed on board the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) when the ship's No. 2 16-inch gun turret exploded during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19

A Navy color guard approaches a C-5A Galaxy carrying the bodies of 47 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Oscar Sosa, USN Release Status: Re... More

A color guard dips the Navy flag as pallbearers pass by carrying a casket containing the body of one of the 47 Sailors killed on board the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) when the ship's No. 2 16-inch gun turret exploded during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19

A color guard dips the Navy flag as pallbearers pass by carrying a cas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Oscar Sosa, USN Release Status: Re... More

The 16-inch guns aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) loom over crew members as the ship docks in home port. The IOWA has returned to Norfolk following an explosion in its No. 2 16-inch gun turret which killed 47 crew members on April 19th. The explosion occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

The 16-inch guns aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) loom over crew...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A projectile is fired from a Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun in the No. 2 turret aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) as gunnery exercises are conducted during Operation Desert Shield

A projectile is fired from a Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun in the No. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Morris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

A round is fired from the No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret during gunnery exercises aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). A projectile is visible at the edge of the burst

A round is fired from the No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

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PACIFIC OCEAN -- Coast Guard Cutter BERTHOLF's Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) fires on and destroys an aerial target Feb. 23, 2009. The CIWS was fired during several gunnery exercises as part of the Combat Syste... More

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