U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. National Archives Photo #: 80-G - Battle of Kula Gulf, 5-6 July 1943 - Wet and oil-covered survivors of USS Helena (CL-50) go over papers after their rescue from the waters of the Central Solomons, 6 July 1943. Photographed on board another U.S. Navy warship, possibly USS Nicholas (DD-449). The Helena had been sunk by Japanese torpedoes on the previous night.