by G-Opt » Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:01 pm
That photo is snipped from the one taken of (allegedly) DD-219 escorting a troopship between Australia & Java early in the war.
The youtube video is of more value for its footage than the (AI-sounding) commentary. Knowledge of flushdeckers seems minimal.
Asiatic Fleet destroyers were never painted white, for example, but a v. light gray.
1) Of note on wreck is the clear image of .50cal guntubs on the aft end of the midships deckhouse.
2) The port 4"/50cal is pointing exactly as might be expected given the location of her assailant CHIKUMA before the ship lost steering...
3) Huge hole fwd of after deckhouse is where a fuel compartment met ammo magazines/handling room for 3", 4", and torpedo warheads.
4) Stern damage might be consistent with detonating depth charges.
5) Bow 4" gun is facing forward, consistent w/IJN spotters who could see it in the locked-down position during the long pursuit/battle.
That photo is snipped from the one taken of (allegedly) [b]DD-219[/b] escorting a troopship between Australia & Java early in the war.
The youtube video is of more value for its footage than the (AI-sounding) commentary. Knowledge of flushdeckers seems minimal.
Asiatic Fleet destroyers were never painted white, for example, but a v. light gray.
1) Of note on wreck is the clear image of .50cal guntubs on the aft end of the midships deckhouse.
2) The port 4"/50cal is pointing exactly as might be expected given the location of her assailant [b]CHIKUMA[/b] before the ship lost steering...
3) Huge hole fwd of after deckhouse is where a fuel compartment met ammo magazines/handling room for 3", 4", and torpedo warheads.
4) Stern damage might be consistent with detonating depth charges.
5) Bow 4" gun is facing forward, consistent w/IJN spotters who could see it in the locked-down position during the long pursuit/battle.