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Japan: The Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Amagiri< / i>, renowned for ramming the PT-109 (Patrol Torpedo boat) commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy during World War II (1939-1945). Photograph 1930

<i>Amagiri</i> was the 15th of 24 Fubuki-class destroyers, built for the Imperial Japanese Navy following World War I. When introduced into service, these ships were the most powerful destroyers in the world. They served as first-line destroyers through the 1930s, and remained formidable weapons systems well into the Pacific War. She is most famous for ramming the PT-109 commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, who would later become the 35th President of the United States.
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Title: Japan: The Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Amagiri< / i>, renowned for ramming the PT-109 (Patrol Torpedo boat) commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy during World War II (1939-1945). Photograph 1930
Caption: Amagiri was the 15th of 24 Fubuki-class destroyers, built for the Imperial Japanese Navy following World War I. When introduced into service, these ships were the most powerful destroyers in the world. They served as first-line destroyers through the 1930s, and remained formidable weapons systems well into the Pacific War. She is most famous for ramming the PT-109 commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, who would later become the 35th President of the United States.
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Image size: 5100 × 3528 px | 51.5 MB
Print size: 43.2 × 29.9 cm | 2007.9 × 1389.0 in (300 dpi)
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