Today, 66 years after its death, BB-37, USS Oklahoma will be honored when a memorial in her name is christened on Ford Island. The USS Oklahoma had the second highest death toll to the more famous USS Arizona, and is known as the ship that capsized at her moorings after taking 8 torpedo hits. Some may recall that last year I passed along the story of 3 men who were trapped below decks in the Oklahoma when she capsized and survived there entombed for 29 days.

God Bless those who perished on the Oklahoma, most not knowing why or how, and all those who have perished due to man's inhumanity to his fellow man.

Roll Call - BB37

The Okie is visible in Rob's last picture, lying on her side, keel facing the camera.

Last edited by Ryan7771; 12/07/2007 2:01 PM.
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