USS Eaton (DDE-510)
USS Eaton (DDE-510)
On May 6, 1956, off the Virginia Capes, USS Wisconsin (BB-64) collided with USS Eaton 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 her 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 Eaton
On May 6, 1956, off the Virginia Capes, USS Wisconsin (BB-64) collided with USS Eaton 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 her 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 Eaton