File:US cruisers of Task Force 18 at sea en route to Guadalcanal on 29 January 1943.jpg

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Description The U.S. Navy heavy cruisers of Task Force 18 at sea en route to Guadalcanal on 29 January 1943, prior to the Japanese night air attack off Rennell Island, photographed from USS Wichita (CA-45). USS Chicago (CA-29) is in the right center, with USS Louisville (CA-28) in the distance. Note men on Wichita's deck, working on a paravane.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-38824 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author U.S. Navy, photographed from USS Wichita (CA-45).

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current02:44, 18 July 2006Thumbnail for version as of 02:44, 18 July 2006737 × 585 (77 KB)Cla68Battle of Rennell Island, 29-30 January 1943 - Cruisers of Task Force 18 at sea en route to Guadalcanal on 29 January 1943, prior to the Japanese night air attack off Rennell Island. Photographed from USS Wichita (CA-45). USS Chicago (CA-29) is in the rig
16:01, 29 June 2006Thumbnail for version as of 16:01, 29 June 2006740 × 615 (94 KB)Cla68Battle of Rennell Island, 29-30 January 1943 - Cruisers of Task Force 18 at sea en route to Guadalcanal on 29 January 1943, prior to the Japanese night air attack off Rennell Island. Photographed from USS Wichita (CA-45). USS Chicago (CA-29) is in the rig
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