What follows is a desperate fight against fire, explosions, rough seas, and the threat of a catastrophic weapons incident.
In Save the Belknap, the former commanding officer of the USS Claude V. Ricketts (DDG-5) provides a firsthand account of one of the most dramatic naval rescue operations of the 20th century. Designated as the primary rescue ship, the Claude V. Ricketts maneuvered alongside the burning cruiser in dangerous conditions, working with Belknap’s crew to battle the fires and rescue sailors suffering from severe burns.
Through the commanding officer’s personal perspective—and photographs captured during the rescue—readers are taken directly into the chaos and danger of the operation.
But Save the Belknap goes beyond the rescue itself. The book provides a complete analysis of the collision and its causes, offering an inside look at the decisions, challenges, and consequences surrounding this extraordinary event.
A true story of courage, leadership, teamwork, and survival at sea.
Discover Save the Belknap for a firsthand perspective on a historic U.S. Navy disaster and the men who fought to save lives in its aftermath.
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