File:USS Wichita (CA-45) collides with SS West Nohno in Hvalfjörður, 15 January 1942.jpg
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| Description | The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Wichita (CA-45) collides with the cargo ship SS West Nohno in Hvalfjörður, Iceland. On 15 January 1942, a powerful storm, with sustained winds of 80 knots (150 km/h; 92 mph) and gusts up to 100 kn (190 km/h; 120 mph), hit Iceland. Wichita was damaged by the storm, including a collision with the freighter SS West Nohno and the British trawler Ebor Wyke. She then ran aground off Hrafneyri Light. |
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| Source | U.S. Navy photo [1] from the USS Wichita (CA-45) 1939-1945 cruise book available at Navysite.de |
| Author | U.S. Navy |
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