Wreck of USS Ingersoll (DD-652)

USA / California / Palos Verdes Estates /
 military, shipwreck, United States Navy
USS Ingersoll was a Fletcher Class Destroyer in service with the US Navy from 1943 to 1946, and again from 1951 to 1970. She was a decorated WWII, Korean & Vietnam War Veteran, eventually earning the Bronze Star & 3 Battle Stars for her service.

Following her decommissioning, she was held in reserve at San Diego until May 19th, 1974 when she was sunk as a target at this location.

www.navsource.org/archives/05/652.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Ingersoll_(DD-652)
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Coordinates:   33°34'17"N   118°34'17"W

Comments

  • Uh....There's nothing in this area except ocean. Perhaps this should be deleted?
  • Note the fact this post is for a ship SUNK here.
  • Yeah, it helps when people actually READ the tag. lol
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