Actually, of the Crossroads Club, Eugen did in fact survive both bombings, but she was neglected for 6 months before finally sinking after a failed attempt to beach her. Her stern is still visible above the water.
Sakawa burned for a day before sinking after the air burst. Had a front row seat to the underwater explosion.
Saratoga went under a few hours after the underwater blast.
Nagato sank a week later. Of the five battleships, she was one of two that were sunk, the other being Arkansas which was literally crushed by the underwater explosion.
Reminds me of the last few lines of Tennyson's Ulysses:
Though much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are, One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Reminds me of the last few lines of Tennyson's Ulysses:
Though much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are, One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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