File:USS Astoria (CA-34) battle damage chart (2) 9 August 1942.JPG

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Description Chart showing the battle damage of the U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Astoria (CA-34) received during the Battle of Savo Island, between circa 0150 and 0210 hrs on 9 August 1942. Astoria received at least 65 shell hits and sank at 1216 hrs, with a loss of 219 crewmembers.
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Source Official U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships chart [1] available at Hyperwar
Author U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships

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