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World War II Valor in the PacificThe USS Phoenix steams down the Ford Island channel past the USS West Virginia (l) and the USS Arizona (r).
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World War II Valor in the Pacific
U.S. Navy Salvage War Diaries

Most of the Pacific Fleet salvage that was conducted upon ships impacted by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred between March 1, 1942 and November 15, 1943.

The Diaries use an abbreviated series of acronyms. Their deciphering is work in progress. If you can provide assistance help “fill in the gaps,” please contact:

Sharon Woods
AMMA Archival Specialist  
USS Arizona Memorial
#1 Arizona Memorial Place
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-7048

View the U.S. Navy Salvage War Diaries (PDF).
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The majority of the U.S. Pacific Fleet was moved to Pearl Harbor in 1940 as peace negotiations began to falter with Japan.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2007 at 11:02 EST