View looks aft along her port side from about Frame 64, showing distortion of the armor belt and damaged hull structure above and below. Several Japanese Type 91 torpedoes had detonated in this area during the 7 December 1941 air raid. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Note the massive damage to hull plating inflicted by several Japanese Type 91 torpedoes that struck this area during the 7 December 1941 air raid. The battleship's side armor belt, at the top of the hole, is seriously distorted.
View looks aft, with a patch still in place at the far end of the damage area.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. She was receiving repairs for the massive damage she received in the 7 December 1941 Japanese attack. Note that her hull side and upper deck amidships has been cut away. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Note anti-torpedo nets and booms protecting this area.