Deck Log of the USS Lexington
5/8/1942
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During the May 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea the aircraft carrier USS Lexington was hit by Japanese torpedoes. Her crew brought 3 fines under control and enabled the carrier to make 24 knots and resume air operations. Shortly thereafter, a spark ignited fumes from ruptured fuel lines and caused massive fires and secondary explosions. Her captain, Frederick C. Sherman, was forced to abandon ship.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel.
National Archives Identifier: 1656601
Full Citation: Deck Log of the USS Lexington; 5/8/1942; Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Record Group 24. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/deck-log-of-the-uss-lexington, April 18, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.