USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
On May 6, 1956, off the Virginia Capes, USS Wisconsin collided with USS Eaton (DDE-510) in thick fog
while night steaming at high speed (20 knots). The collision caused serious damage to both ships,
with USS Eaton contacting the battleship's bow on the starboard side forward of the bridge, which
crushed to port side and broke the keel. The ship's 1st LT saved USS Eaton by securing bow to stern with
anchor chain, and closing the watertight door beside his room. Only two crew members were injured.
Link to more pictures and history of USS Wisconsin
On May 6, 1956, off the Virginia Capes, USS Wisconsin collided with USS Eaton (DDE-510) in thick fog
while night steaming at high speed (20 knots). The collision caused serious damage to both ships,
with USS Eaton contacting the battleship's bow on the starboard side forward of the bridge, which
crushed to port side and broke the keel. The ship's 1st LT saved USS Eaton by securing bow to stern with
anchor chain, and closing the watertight door beside his room. Only two crew members were injured.
Link to more pictures and history of USS Wisconsin