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| Cruiser USS Northampton making preparations to take the stricken USS Hornet (Yorktown-class) under tow, Battle of Santa Cruz Islands, 26 Oct 1942. Note destroyer USS Russell alongside Hornet's port side. Photo 1 of 2. | Cruiser USS Northampton making preparations to take the stricken USS Hornet (Yorktown-class) under tow, Battle of Santa Cruz Islands, 26 Oct 1942. Note destroyer USS Russell alongside Hornet's port side. Photo 1 of 2. |
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