File:USS Princeton (CG-59) hull crack.jpg
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| Description | A close-up view of a crack in the hull of the Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), part of the damage sustained when the vessel struck an Iraqi mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th in support of Operation Desert Storm. The incident resulted in the injury of three crew members and also inflicted propeller damage on the ship, however, the Princeton was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems. |
| Date | Taken on 21 February 1991 |
| Source | ID:DN-ST-91-05715 / Service Depicted: Navy / Command Shown: N1601 / Operation / Series: DESERT STORM |
| Author | Camera Operator: CW02 BAILEY |
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